Federal Pell Grant
Need-based federal grant funding for eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree, with limited post-baccalaureate teacher-certification exceptions.
- Published program amount
- Up to $7,395 for the 2026–27 award year
- Application
- Submit the 2026–27 FAFSA and complete any documents requested by the college.
No separate program application · FAFSA required
Key requirements
- Eligible participating institution
- Award depends in part on enrollment intensity
- Eligibility and amount depend on the FAFSA-calculated Student Aid Index and other federal rules
- Meet federal student-aid eligibility requirements
Deadline — Open: Federal FAFSA deadline for the 2026–27 award year; state and college deadlines may be earlier
