Federal Pell Grant
You must be eligible for federal financial aid to receive a Pell Grant.
The Pell Grant:
- Does not need to be repaid
- Is based on financial need, as determined by results of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Is awarded to undergraduates who have not yet earned a bachelor’s or professional degree
- Requires that you must have received either a high school diploma or General Educational Development certification
- The maximum Pell Grant award for the 2024-25 year is $7,395. 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 semesters or the equivalent.
For More Information
- Contact your college’s financial aid office.
- Call the U.S. Department of Education at 1-800-4-FED-AID (433-3243).
- Visit the StudentAid.gov Federal Pell Grant page