The amount of any individual student's Pell Grants can range anywhere from around $500 to $5000 dollars, depending on the family's expected contribution, costs of attending school, and whether you are a full or part time student. Every school receives enough money to cover the costs of their students' Pell Grants, so you will always receive the amount you have been qualified to receive. You may also add other types of financial aid to your total financial aid package without affecting the amount you are receiving from your Pell Grant.

There are other types of college grants as well such as the he FSEOG Grant which is great for supplementing the standard Pell Grant. Be sure to check with your college to see if you qulify for either of these grants as not all students will.