Higher Education Coordinating Board

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant program helps financially needy undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. Students may attend school full-time or part-time.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

Have demonstrated financial need based on a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate, or pass a test approved by the U.S. Department of Education;
Be working toward a degree or certificate;
Be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate program;
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen and have a social security number; and
Register with the Selective Service if required.

Award

The amount you receive will depend on your financial need, the cost to attend school, your full-time/part-time status, and the number of quarters or semesters you enroll. The maximum Pell Grant for 2004-05 is $4,050.