Pell Grant
Need-based college aid
A Pell Grant is a federal financial aid award for undergraduate students in the United States, based on financial need and not requiring repayment.
Unlike loans, grants are essentially free money for education: She qualified for a Pell Grant to help cover tuition.
Named after Senator Claiborne Pell, who championed the program in 1972.
- community collegeTwo-year public institution
- FAFSAFederal aid application form
- award letterOfficial funding confirmation document
- need-based aidAssistance determined by income
- bursaryEducational financial award
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Pell Grantstudent loan
Borrowed funds for tuition
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Pell Grantmerit scholarship
Award for academic excellence
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