Federal Pell Grant
Learn about the qualifications for a federal Pell grant and how to apply.
To apply for need-based aid from Muhlenberg and federal student aid, such as federal and Muhlenberg grants, work-study and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free to families and gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college. In addition, PHEAA and Muhlenberg College will use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for the PA State Grant and institutional need-based aid.
The FAFSA is an annual application that families will need to complete to be considered for need-based aid. The 2025-2026 FAFSA will be available this winter. Due to delays in FAFSA availability this year, first-year students applying for fall 2025 admission should complete the CSS Profile in order to receive an estimated need-based financial aid offer with their admissions decision.
First-time applicants will need to create an FSA ID and password. For dependent students, a parent will also need to create a FSA ID and password if this was not already done for a prior application submission. This information allows the student and parent to sign the FAFSA electronically.
All students that receive a financial aid offer need to complete the Muhlenberg College Scholarship and Aid Application upon enrollment at the College.
To learn more about how grant and scholarship funds are disbursed, visit our page about disbursement procedures.
Students applying for fall 2025 entry as part of the Class of 2029 should complete the following steps in order to be considered for need-based financial aid:
Learn about the qualifications for a federal Pell grant and how to apply.
Learn more about the financial opportunities available with the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant.
Learn about Muhlenberg's grant for students who display financial need while meeting academic goals.
Find out about Pennsylvania State Grant opportunities and who to contact for out-of-state grant opportunities.