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Federal Pell Grant
The main federal grant for undergraduate students with financial need. Apply by filing the FAFSA.
Grant (non-repayable) Open year-round / rolling
- Funder
- Department of Education (listed as U.S. Department of Education)
Funder profile and all of its programs - Amount
- Need-based grant for undergraduates; the amount depends on your financial need and enrollment. Generally not repaid.
- Where
- United States (national)
- Who can apply
- Student
- Level of study
- High school / secondary (incl. final year, planning post-secondary); College, further education or career / trade school; Undergraduate (university)
- Deadline
- Rolling: no fixed deadline
- Last checked
- 28 October 2026
- Funder contacts
- Public organizational contacts on file Unlock full profile / Sign up
Key requirements
- Undergraduate with financial need.
- File the FAFSA.
Official page checked on 2026-10-28.
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