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For more than 30 years, the Federal Pell Grant program has served as the federal floor of support for needy students. Created in 1972 and originally named the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant, the program was renamed in 1980 for Senator Claiborne Pell (D-RI), to honor his efforts in creating the program. Pell Grants are awarded to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students who are citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students may use their grants at any one of approximately 6,000 participating postsecondary institutions. The grants do not have to be repaid. Grant amounts are dependent on the student's expected family contribution (EFC), the cost of attending the institution, whether the student attends full-time or part-time, and whether the student attends for a full academic year or less. The maximum award amount is set by the U.S. Congress, and the program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education. This page contains links to additional information about the Federal Pell Grant Program, including programmatic information for students, parents, and others who may be interested. In addition, we have also provided links to research and analysis conducted on the Pell Grant Program and Pell Grant recipients. If you have suggestions for additional information that should be included on this page, please send an e-mail to Chandra Taylor Smith. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Federal Pell Grant Program Federal Student Aid Handbook–Pell Grant Program (.pdf) Technical guide to determining eligibility for, calculating award amounts, and disbursing awards. 2007-2008 Federal Pell Grant Program End-of-Year Report (.pdf) Includes a brief summary of the history and purpose of the program as well as the criteria for administering awards. Summarizes key information about the Pell Grant program and its recipients (background characteristics, type of institution attended, enrollment pattern, etc) for the 2007-2008 school year. 2006-2007 Federal Pell Grant Program End-of-Year Report (.pdf) Includes a brief summary of the history and purpose of the program as well as the criteria for administering awards. Summarizes key information about the Pell Grant program and its recipients (background characteristics, type of institution attended, enrollment pattern, etc) for the 2006-2007 school year. Federal Student Aid Portal (.pdf) Comprehensive web resource for prospective/current college students. The Student Guide 2005-2006 (.pdf) Provides information on federal student aid programs for prospective/current college students. Includes a brief description of the Pell Grant program. NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS Persistence and Attainment of Beginning Students with Pell Grants (2002) (.pdf)This report provides a description of Pell Grant recipients who were first-time beginning postsecondary students in 1995–96. Using data from the 1996 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study, “First Follow-up” (BPS:96/98), the report examines the academic and enrollment characteristics of beginning students who received a Pell Grant and their rates of persistence 3 years after first starting postsecondary education. These students are compared with beginning students who did not receive a Pell Grant. THE PELL INSTITUTE Demography is not Destiny (.pdf) This report, funded with a grant from the Lumina Foundation for Education, documents research conducted by the Pell Institute at 14 public universities that serve relatively high numbers of federal Pell Grant recipients. "Demography is not Destiny" describes differences in institutional policies and practices, considers if practices aimed at improving overall graduation rates also work for low-income students, and offers recommendations for institutions and policymakers. Raising the Graduation Rates of Low-Income College Students (.pdf) AMERICAN COUNCIL OF EDUCATION POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY Postsecondary Education OpportunityThis website provides research that focuses on informing those who formulate, fund, and administer public policy and programs about conditions and influences that affect postsecondary education opportunities for all Americans. Login and password are required.
THE COLLEGE BOARD OTHER Federal Pell Grant Program of the Higher Education Act:
Background and Reauthorization (2007) Getting Smarter, Becoming Fairer: A Progressive Education
Agenda for a Stronger Nation (2005) Pell Grant Recipients in Selective Colleges and Universities |
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