Federal Pell Grant
Run by U.S. Department of Education, a federal agency
Need-based grant for undergraduate students who haven't earned a bachelor's degree. Does not need to be repaid.
- Award
- $7,395/year
- Deadline
- Rolling, FAFSA opens Oct 1
- Run by
- U.S. Department of Education
- Federal
Who it's for
- US citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Financial need (EFC-based)
- Enrolled in eligible degree program
- No prior bachelor's degree
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.
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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.