U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

§ 690.1 - Scope and purpose.

The Federal Pell Grant Program awards grants to help financially needy students meet the cost of their postsecondary education.

(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070a) [50 FR 10717, Mar. 15, 1985, as amended at 59 FR 54730, Nov. 1, 1994]