Pell Grant Facts:

What is a Pell Grant?
The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate students pursuing a college education.

Where can Pell Grants be Used?
Pell Grants can be used at more than 5,400 participating education institutions.

How to Apply
To apply for a Pell Grant student's must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Eligibility
Grant eligibility and amounts are determined by: the student and family financial information, the cost of attending the school, the student's enrollment status (full-time or part-time), and whether the student attends for a full academic year or less

Award Amount
The maximum Pell Grant amount for the 2010-2011 award year is $5,500.