{"id":29553,"date":"2019-02-08T13:24:11","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T18:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=29553"},"modified":"2025-08-05T11:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T15:15:57","slug":"all-you-need-to-know-about-pell-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-pell-grants\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need to Know About Pell Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pell Grants<\/span><\/a> can be one of the best resources for college students in need of extra money to help pay for their education. These grants are awarded and disbursed by the federal government.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike loans, recipients <\/span>don\u2019t have to pay back Pell Grants<\/span>. This is, essentially, free money to students who could use some help paying for college.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pell Grants are solely <\/span>need-based<\/b> grants, so the amount awarded is determined based on the student\u2019s financial standing and enrollment status. Grades, test scores and academic performance in general are not taken into account.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some quick facts about Pell Grants:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pell Grants are accepted at 5,400<\/a> participating postsecondary institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A student can receive a Pell Grant for a maximum of 12 semesters or the equivalent (approximately 6 years).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Pell Grants are typically granted only to undergraduate students. In some cases, however, a student enrolled in a post-baccalaureate teacher certification or licensing program may be eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The maximum Pell Grant for the 2025-26 award year (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026) is $7,395. This figure could change yearly. Also, in special circumstances, some students may qualify to receive 150 percent of their Pell award for an award year, also known as \u201cyear-round Pell.\u201d Check with your school to see if you qualify for the extra award.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The minimum award is approximately 10 percent of the maximum. For the 2025-26 award year, the minimum Pell Grant will be $740.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To find out more about Pell Grants, read on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Are you eligible for Pell Grants?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To qualify and apply for a Pell Grant, you must <\/span>meet ALL<\/span> of the following requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    First<\/b>, you must <\/span>have a high school diploma<\/i><\/b>, GED, or approved homeschool education<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Second<\/b>, you must <\/span>be enrolled in an eligible degree\/certificate progra<\/i><\/b>m<\/b>. Check with your school\u2019s financial aid department to confirm eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Third<\/b>, you must be <\/strong><\/span>r<\/strong>egistered with the Selective Service<\/i><\/b>, if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fourth<\/b>, you must <\/span>have a valid Social Security Number<\/i><\/b>, unless you are a citizen of the Pacific Freely Associated States (the Marshall Islands, the Federal States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fifth<\/b>, you must <\/span>be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national<\/i><\/b>, <\/span>OR<\/span> fall under one of the following categories of <\/span>eligible noncitizen<\/i><\/b>s<\/b> who have: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n