To apply for a FFSI, you must be 18 or older. Federal financial support initiative are not loans, you don’t have to pay them back. Choose your preferred Grant type after filling out your info. Payments are made by direct deposit or cash mailing. Applications are approved based on your credit score: below 300 is an automatic denial, 300–850 has a high approval rate. If denied, you can reapply or get help from our online support. We’ll notify you by email once your Grant status is updated.