04/19/2012
Recent federal policy changes have affected the amount of Pell Grant funding available to students. The lifetime eligibility for the Pell Grant has been effectively reduced from 18 semester to 12 semesters. This means you need to finish your degree faster than in the past. For details on calculating your eligibility, visit the Department of Education's page below.
Your source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.