pell grants

<p>can anyone tell me the criteria/breakdown as to how these work? I know they are for the neediest students, but i can find nothing online that explains how need for this type of grant si determined... do you need an efc of zero? Or, is it based upon efc vs actual cost of attendence or?? Does being separted from spouse if you are an independent student help? </p>

<p>pls help, thx.</p>