Apply for Federal Pell Grant

Department of Education

Before You Start

Gather all required documents before opening your application. Having everything ready upfront prevents delays and reduces the chance of your application being rejected or put on hold.

Required Documents

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Completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at studentaid.gov — file as early as October 1 for the upcoming year

FSA ID (username and password) to access and sign the FAFSA online

Social Security number (for you and your parents if dependent)

Federal tax return and W-2s from 2 years prior (can use IRS Direct Data Exchange to transfer automatically)

Records of untaxed income: child support, veterans benefits, worker's comp, etc.

Bank statements showing current balance of savings and checking accounts

Ready to apply?

You'll be taken to the official Department of Education application portal.

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