Pell Grant
Up to $7,395 per year for undergraduate students with financial need. No repayment required.
What you get
A maximum of $7,395 per award year (2026–27) paid to your school. The actual amount depends on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC), enrollment status, and cost of attendance. Most students receive less than the maximum. Pell Grants do not need to be repaid.
Who qualifies
- Undergraduate students who have not yet earned a bachelor's degree
- Financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- US citizen, eligible non-citizen, or certain legal residents
- Enrolled or accepted at an eligible college or career school
- Not in default on a federal student loan
How to apply
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov. Apply as early as possible — some aid is first-come, first-served. The FAFSA for the 2026–27 school year opened December 2025.
The FAFSA is free — avoid scam sites that charge Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov