Federal Pell Grant

• Does not need to be repaid
• Based on financial need, as determined by results of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• Awarded to undergraduates who have not yet earned a bachelor's or professional degree
• Must have received either a high school diploma or General Educational Development certification (among new applicants, not enrolled by July 1, 2012)
• The maximum Pell Grant award for the 2016-17 year is $5,815. Your award amount depends on your financial need, your costs to attend school, your status as a full-time or part-time student, and your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.
• You can only receive a Pell Grant for up to a maximum of 12 semester or the equivalent

You must be eligible for federal financial aid to receive the grant.

For more information

• Talk to your high school guidance counselor.
• Contact your college's financial aid office.
• Call the U.S. Department of Education at 1-800-4-FED-AID (433-3243).
• Visit the Student Aid on the Web Federal Pell Grant page