CFDA 84.063: Federal Pell Grant Program
To provide eligible undergraduate postsecondary students who have demonstrated financial need with grant assistance to help meet educational expenses.
Objectives
To provide eligible undergraduate postsecondary students who have demonstrated financial need with grant assistance to help meet educational expenses.
Eligible applicants
Undergraduate students and students pursuing a teaching certificate enrolled as regular students in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education and making satisfactory academic progress. The applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and have a high school diploma (or its equivalent); or, for students enrolled prior to July 1, 2012, a demonstrated ability to benefit from the program offered; or, have successfully completed six credits.
Financial assistance range
For FY 2023, grants ranged from $750-$7,395; the average grant was estimated at $4,831. For FY 2024, grants will range from $750-$7,395; the average grant is estimated at $5,134. For FY 2025, grants will range from $815-$8,145; the average grant is estimated at $5,492.
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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.