Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is an award to help undergraduate students pay for their education beyond high school. For many students, Pell Grants provide a "foundation" of financial aid, to which aid from other federal and non-federal sources may be added. Grants do not have to be repaid. The amount of financial aid a student is eligible to receive through the Pell Grant is determined by using the information on the . The U.S. Department of Education applies a standard formula established by Congress to determine Pell Grant eligibility. The Financial Aid Office at Chattahoochee Technical College will assist you with the Pell Grant application (FAFSA). Your financial aid file must be complete by designated deadlines, or you will be required to pay your tuition and fees and later receive reimbursement, if eligible.