Federal Pell Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Federal Pell Grant
Funder: U.S. Department of Education (Federal)
Geographic Scope: United States
Program Overview: The PELL Grant is a federally funded program for undergraduate students from low-income families. The amount of the award varies based on the expected family contribution Student Aid Index (SAI) as calculated by the FAFSA.
- Financial Need: Based on low-income families
- Student Type: Undergraduate students
- Enrollment Status: Varies
- Lifetime Limit: Students may only receive a Federal Pell Grant for 12 full-time semesters (or its equivalent)
Eligibility
- Varies based on Student Aid Index (SAI) calculation from FAFSA
Award Amount
- Students can check their lifetime PELL Grant eligibility by logging into studentaid.gov
How to Check Eligibility
- Requires FAFSA application
- GCC School Code: 002264
Application
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete FAFSA: File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online
2. Provide GCC School Code: Include GCC's school code (002264) on the FAFSA
3. Get FSA ID: Students must have a Federal Student Aid ID (login) to sign the electronic FAFSA. Get FSA ID at studentaid.gov
4. Submit: FAFSA for 2026-2027 available October 1, 2025 – GCC's priority filing deadline is April 1, 2026
- Student and parent (if applicable) FSA ID
- Dependency Status information
- Financial information based on dependency status
Required Information
- Federal Processor sends FAFSA Submission Summary
- Summary estimates eligibility for Federal Pell Grant
- GCC Financial Aid Office will communicate additional requirements via GCC email
After Submission
What Gogebic Community College Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $117K
- Median grant
- $117K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Ironwood, MI.
Example grants
Gogebic Community College · Ironwood, MI
Work force development director, equipment, and student/community support
$117K
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