Pell Grants — Federal Financial Aid

College & Education · Rhode Island · Free

Pell Grants — applied for via the FAFSA at studentaid.gov — provide up to ~$7,400/year (2024-25 figure; check current) to low-income undergraduate women. Pell is need-based with no repayment required. Especially impactful for returning mothers attending CCRI or RIC. Free to apply via FAFSA.

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