Pell grant, SAI and COA?

kelsmom
Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:09:44 +0000

The Pell Grant is awarded based on a formula that can vary year to year. If you qualify for a Pell grant, it’s independent of the COA. It’s available regardless of the school (as long as the school participates in federal student aid programs - only a handful do not). If a school awards tuition to students who receive a Pell grant, the Pell is part of the package that covers tuition (as opposed to being “in addition to”).