Pell Grants: What They Are And How To Qualify
Pell Grants are issued by the Department of Education to undergraduate students who are able to demonstrate an exceptional financial need.
Robert Farrington is America’s Millennial Money Expert® and America’s Student Loan Debt Expert™, and the founder of The College Investor, a personal finance site dedicated to helping millennials escape student loan debt to start investing and building wealth for the future. You can learn more about him on the About Page or on his personal site RobertFarrington.com.
He regularly writes about investing, student loan debt, and general personal finance topics geared toward anyone wanting to earn more, get out of debt, and start building wealth for the future.
He has been quoted in major publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, ABC, NBC, Today, and more. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes.

Pell Grants are issued by the Department of Education to undergraduate students who are able to demonstrate an exceptional financial need.

Monarch Money is a money management website and app that can help you budget, create a financial plan, and track your goals. Learn how it works!

One of the best thing you can do is file your taxes early – you can be the rush, still get pro help, and even avoid identity theft!

Whether you have a new job or simply need to change your Form W-4 withholdings, find the information you need here to know what to do.

Investing on margin is riskier than investing with cash. But these tips can help margin traders avoid blowing up their portfolios.

Here’s what you need to know about student loans for pharmacy school, as well as the best order of operations to pay for pharmacy school.

Understanding tax credits and tax deductions can help you optimize your tax return and cut your overall tax liability.

Biden administration approves $4.28B in student debt forgiveness for 54,900 borrowers in public service roles. Total relief nears $180B.

Learn about the 2025 child tax credit updates, adoption credit increases, and expanded earned income tax credit benefits for your family.

Secure your financial accounts with these 8 expert tips, including using secure apps, shredding documents, and monitoring activity.

Record-breaking college completion rates reveal gains in two-year institutions, but state and income disparities remain significant.
The College Investor® provides the latest news and analysis for saving and paying for college, student loan debt, personal finance, banking, and college admissions.