Pell Grant

English Etymology Originally known as a Basic Educational Opportunity Grant, it was renamed in 1980 in honor of Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island. Noun Pell grant en US education A subsidy provided by the United States federal government to students who need it to pay for college. en Katie Lobosco 36% of colleges are hiding the cost to students w:CNN Business https://money.cnn.com/2018/06/07/pf/college/college-financial-aid-award-letter/index.html 2018-06-07 A Pell Grant is federal money awarded to some low-income students, based on family income and other information listed on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.Pell Grants — and grants in general — do not need to be repaid. But you might not get the same award the following year. States and colleges may also offer separate grants to students. 5 May 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250528044458/https://money.cnn.com/2018/06/07/pf/college/college-financial-aid-award-letter/index.html 28 May 2025 en eponyms