What is the maximum Pell Grant 2021-2022?

$6,495
Amounts can change yearly. The maximum Federal Pell Grant award is $6,495 for the 2021–22 award year (July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022). your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.

How is the Pell Grant amount calculated?

This is calculated by taking your expected family contribution (EFC), subtracting the cost of attendance (COA) at your chosen school, and looking at the difference. For the 2019–20 academic year, the maximum amount you can receive from a Pell Grant is $6,195.

What should my EFC be to get a Pell Grant?

The Department of Education will use your family’s income and expenses to calculate your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). To be eligible for the Pell Grant for the 2021-2022 academic year, your EFC needs to be at or below $5,846. Because of this, there is no set income cutoff for Pell Grant eligibility.

What is the most Pell Grant you can receive per semester?

For the 2019–20 academic year, individual students can receive a maximum of $6,195. Pell Grants are disbursed per semester if your school uses the semester system. For example, if you receive $2,000 total in Pell Grants for the year, you will get $1,000 per semester.

Does the Pell Grant go in my bank account?

The Federal Pell Grant provides financial assistance to low-income students. Since it’s a grant instead of a loan, it’s essentially free money that students can use to cover their college costs. You may also be able to deposit the money directly into your bank account.

Can I buy a car with my Pell Grant?

Currently, students are not allowed to purchase a vehicle with federal financial aid funds. Numerous financial advice blogs warn of dire consequences to students who opt to use their financial aid to buy a car, including the revocation of student aid and possible jail time.

What happens when you run out of Pell Grant?

The U.S. Department of Education will distribute your Pell Grant directly to your school’s financial aid department, unless your tuition is already paid. Your school will apply the money to your account, and refund any remaining funds to you during the school year.