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Federal programEducation

Pell Grant

Run by U.S. Department of Education, a federal agency

Federal grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Does not need to be repaid.

Award
$0–$7,395
Deadline
Rolling
Run by
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Who it's for

  • US citizen or eligible non-citizen, enrolled in eligible degree program, financial need via FAFSA

U.S. Department of Education decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at studentaid.gov

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Pell Grant is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. Department of Education decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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