Provided by U.S. Department of Education
A Federal Pell Grant is gift aid that does not need to be repaid. It is awarded to degree-seeking undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Award amounts vary based on FAFSA results and the number of credit hours enrolled. There is a lifetime limit of no more than 12 semesters (6 years / 600%). Pell Recalculation Dates for terms (used to determine enrollment for award amounts) are listed on the page.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
Not required
Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Degree-seeking undergraduate student
Must not have earned a bachelor’s degree
Award amount varies based on FAFSA results and number of credit hours enrolled
Eligible students are generally offered based on anticipated full-time enrollment (12+ hours)
Students may receive no more than 12 semesters or 6 years (600%) of Pell Grant
Must participate in all courses to earn disbursed Federal Pell Grant; dropping or withdrawal can result in reversal of aid
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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