Pell Grant
The Federal Pell Grant is the largest need-based grant program in the United States, providing up to $7,395 per year for undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. Unlike loans, Pell Grants do not need to be repaid, making them a cornerstone of federal student financial aid.
Award Amount
$7,395
per year
Deadline
June 30
application due
GPA Required
None
minimum
Field of Study
Any
eligible majors
Eligibility Checker
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Requirements Checklist
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Update FAFSA annually
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Lifetime limit is 12 semesters
Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$7,395
per year
4-Year Total Value
$29,580
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$10,353
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | US citizens or eligible non-citizens with demonstrated financial need and no prior bachelor's degree |
| Demographics | All students |
| Field of Study | Any |
| Type | federal |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
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