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Step 1
Go to your state's financial aid web page, usually its called higher education, with your state's mentioned in it somewhere. For example, Washington State's is called Washington State Higher Education, and Oregon's is called Oregon State Higher Education. Take a look around and find a couple grants you'd like to apply for.
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Step 2
Decide what is needed to apply for each school grant you want to apply for and gather the supplies needed. You may need to write a personal statement, or attend an interview, depending on the type of grant.
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Step 3
Fill out the grant with the appropriate information, and if a personal statement is needed, write it on a computer using Times New Roman, 12 point font and double space the document, which is standard for government applications. Take your time filling the application out, and make sure everything is correctly written and answered.
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Step 4
Send the application certified mail, or if requested, through an email address that you check frequently, and wait for a return. If you're selected for the grant the granting body will contact you with a congratulations letter and request for school information. Your next step is to apply for school using the grant as the financial resource.
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Step 5
Send in any additional information they may request promptly. Sometimes the state agency will request proof of graduation from a high school or a copy of your GED. Make sure you comply with all grade and GPA expectations, and only take the credit load that you can safely pass without feeling overwhelmed.
