Federal Student Aid Estimator Begin Estimate of Federal Student Aid The student may want to use the Federal Student Aid Estimator before filling out the FAFSA form to help them understand their options for paying for college or career school by providing them an early estimate of how much federal student aid they may be eligible for
Federal Student Aid Learn how to calculate your eligibility for Federal Pell Grants and understand the factors affecting your financial aid
Don’t Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants – Federal Student Aid Note: The Pell Grant award amounts below are estimates based on calculations by the Federal Student Aid Estimator If you’re eligible for a Pell Grant, your school will determine your award amount based on your FAFSA information
How much money can I get from a Federal Pell Grant? The maximum amount of money you can get from a Pell Grant is $7,395 (2025–26) The amount granted depends on your Student Aid Index (SAI), cost of attendance, your status as a full-time or part-time student, and your plans to attend school for a full academic year or less Learn more about how PELL Grant amounts are determined
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The Student Aid Index Explained To determine your eligibility for Pell Grants and other need-based aid (awarded based on income levels), schools use your SAI, how much other assistance you’ve been awarded so far, and overall cost of attendance (COA) to calculate the level of financial support you may require from need-based aid Formula: Cost of attendance (COA)
How To Evaluate Your Aid Offers – Federal Student Aid Your financial need impacts your eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grants, Federal Work-Study, and Direct Subsidized Loans