Federal Pell Grant

Federal grants are a form of financial aid that does not need to be repaid, making them one of the most valuable resources for funding your education at York College. This page provides an overview of the different types of federal grants available—such as the Pell Grant—along with eligibility requirements and how awards are determined. Be sure to complete your FAFSA on time to be considered for these need-based opportunities.

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a first bachelor’s degree or professional certificate. Pell Grant funds may be used to:

  • Pay tuition and fees
  • Does not need to be repaid
  • Purchase books and supplies
  • Cover transportation or other educational expenses

For the current academic year, Pell Grant awards range from:

  • Minimum for the year: $740
  • Maximum for the year: $7,395 (for full-time enrollment)
  • For more information on enrollment intensity, review our Awarding Criteria webpage.

Your Pell Award depends on:

  • Your Student Aid Index (SAI)
  • Your Enrollment Status (full-time, part-time, etc.)

Students are limited to the equivalent of 12 full-time semesters (or part-time equivalent) of Pell.

You may file the FAFSA beginning October 1, before the academic year you plan to attend. For assistance, contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243.

Lifetime Pell Eligibility (LEU)

The Lifetime Pell Eligibility (LEU) is 600% (equivalent to 12 full-time semesters).

Credits

LEU %

12 or more

50%

11.5

48%

11

46%

10.5

44%

10

41.5%

9.5

39.5%

9

37.5%

8.5

35.5%

8

33.5%

7.5

31.5%

7

29%

6.5

27%

6

25%

5.5

23%

5

21%

4.5

19%

4

16.5%

3.5

14.5%

3

12.5%

2.5

10.5%

2

8.5%

1.5

6.5%

1

4%

0.5

2%

Revised: May 6, 2026