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Pell Grant

(US, education) A subsidy provided by the United States federal government to students who need it to pay for college.

ˈpɛl ˈɡɹæntDocumented since 1980s1980sGen XhistoricalCurrent173 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, education) A subsidy provided by the United States federal government to students who need it to pay for college.

A Pell Grant is federal money awarded to some low-income students, based on family income and other information listed on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.Pell Grants — and grants in general — do not need to be r…
Origin: Originally known as a Basic Educational Opportunity Grant, it was renamed in 1980 in honor of Democratic U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Like fucking what? Pell grant relief for people who've run a business in a disadvantaged neighborhood for 3 years? Spare me the sanctimony and just admit you don't give a fuck about trans people or Gaza”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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