"Pell Grant" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Pell Grants [plural]
Etymology: 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. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Pell Grant}} Pell Grant (plural Pell Grants)
  1. (US, education) A subsidy provided by the United States federal government to students who need it to pay for college. Tags: US Categories (topical): Education

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