The Pell Grant is a federally funded type of gift aid that does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are offered to students with a low Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year of enrollment. It is only available to undergraduate students who have not earned a baccalaureate degree. The maximum Pell Grant for the 2020-2021 academic year is $6,345. Award amounts and eligibility are subject to change each academic year.

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