ScholarshipsfederalFederal Pell Grant
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Federal Pell Grant

Need-based federal grant for undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree. Maximum $7,395 for 2024-25.

Award

$769-$7,395

Deadline

Rolling deadline

Renewable

Yes

Recipients

Varies

Who's eligible

Undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need (low Student Aid Index, typically household incomes under ~$60,000). U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. Must complete FAFSA.

States: Nationwide
GPA minimum: Not specified
Year: high school senior, college freshman, college sophomore, college junior, college senior
Demographic: Open eligibility

What you'll need to apply

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About this scholarship

The Federal Pell Grant is the largest need-based grant program in the U.S. Awards are based on financial need (SAI), cost of attendance, full-time/part-time status, and plans to attend a full academic year. Pell does not have to be repaid. Apply by completing the FAFSA. The maximum award for 2024-25 was $7,395; the figure adjusts annually.

Renewal terms: Renewable annually for up to 12 semesters of full-time enrollment. Must reapply each year via FAFSA.