Federal Pell Grant Program
Program Objectives
To provide eligible undergraduate postsecondary students who have demonstrated financial need with grant assistance to help meet educational expenses.
Who Can Benefit
Undergraduate students and students pursuing a teaching certificate that are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and meet financial need criteria. Students must be: regular students in an eligible program and enrolled in institutions of higher education, making satisfactory academic progress. Incarcerated students, except those incarcerated in local penal facilities, are ineligible. Students must sign a statement of educational purpose, not owe a refund on a Title IV grant, and not be in default on a Title IV loan. Eligible males that are at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service.
Financial Information
Award Amounts
For FY 2023, grants ranged from $750-$7,395; the average grant was estimated at $4,831. For FY 2024, grants will range from $750-$7,395; the average grant is estimated at $5,134. For FY 2025, grants will range from $815-$8,145; the average grant is estimated at $5,492.
Program Funding
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 23$31,263,645,000.00; FY 24 est $36,634,320,000.00; FY 25 est $39,284,235,000.00; FY 22$26,618,505,000.00; FY 21$26,400,480,000.00; FY 20$27,133,485,000.00; FY 19$28,246,635,000.00; FY 18$28,026,215,000.00; FY 17$29,031,160,000.00; FY 16$26,861,935,000.00; -
Program Recipients (FY2025)
Approximately 7,153,000 recipients are expected.
How to Apply
To apply for this grant, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your school's financial aid office will determine your eligibility based on your FAFSA information.
Administering Agency
OFFICE OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Data Source
Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.
Program Details
- CFDA Number
- 84.063
- Assistance Type
- DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SPECIFIED USE
- Official Website
- www.ifap.ed.gov...
Related Programs
- Adult Education - Basic Grants to States (CFDA 84.002)
- FSEOG (CFDA 84.007)
- Title I Basic, Concentration, Targeted and Education Finance Incentive Grants (CFDA 84.010)
- Title I State Agency Program for Neglected and Delinquent Children and Youth (CFDA 84.013)
- National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and Area Studies or Foreign Language and International Studies Program and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Program (CFDA 84.015)