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Federal Pell Grant

Intake status unconfirmed

Free federal money for undergraduate and many career-school students with financial need. You don't pay it back.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
Up to US$7,395 a year (2026-27)
Listed deadline
Fill out the FAFSA as early as you can; school and state deadlines vary
Who can apply
Students.
Where
Anywhere in United States
Pays for
Paying for school
Study level
University (bachelor's degree), Trades, college or polytechnic

Who it's intended for

Details
Undergraduates of any age without a bachelor's or graduate degree who show financial need on the FAFSA.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Undergraduates of any age without a bachelor's or graduate degree who show financial need on the FAFSA.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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