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Federal Pell Grant

By simply completing and submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you’ll be considered for the Federal Pell Grant. This grant is need-based and can help you pay for any educational expenses, such as tuition, fees, room and board, and/or living expenses. Available to undergraduate students, the maximum award for the 2013-14 academic year is $5,645.

Additional information regarding the Federal Pell Grant is available online via the Funding Your Education: The Guide to Federal Student Aid publication, provided by the U.S. Department of Education. You may also visit the Federal Pell Grant page at Federal Student Aid’s StudentAid.gov.

Click here to access a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).