Question
what's a pell grant and how old do you have to be for it
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A Pell Grant is a type of federal financial aid in the United States that helps low-income undergraduate students pay for college. It is named after Senator Claiborne Pell, who was instrumental in creating this grant program in the 1970s. Unlike a loan, a Pell Grant does not need to be repaid, making it a valuable resource for students who demonstrate financial need.
There is no specific age requirement to receive a Pell Grant. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria—such as being an undergraduate student, demonstrating financial need, and being a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen—you can apply regardless of age. Typically, most Pell Grant recipients are recent high school graduates, but older students returning to education can also qualify.
There is no specific age requirement to receive a Pell Grant. As long as you meet the eligibility criteria—such as being an undergraduate student, demonstrating financial need, and being a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen—you can apply regardless of age. Typically, most Pell Grant recipients are recent high school graduates, but older students returning to education can also qualify.