Hopefully Pell does increase significantly, but we shall see…large increases are definitely at risk politically speaking. Biden’s current budget proposal includes $8,215 for 2024-25 max Pell, an increase over 2023-24s $7,395. The budget also includes free community college (again).
Here is the 2024-25 Draft Pell Eligibility and SAI Guide.
One positive of FAFSA simplification is that students can be enrolled for less than half time and still qualify for some Pell Grant.