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'''Claiborne Pell''' died at his Newport home just after midnight on 1.1.2009.

'''Claiborne Pell''' died at his Newport home just after midnight on 1.1.2009.

Pell is the namesake of the Pell Grant, a college tuition grant program in the United States.  Thanks to Pell, college students who are in financial need may apply for assistance up to about $5,700 per academic year, via the Pell Grant.

Pell is the namesake of the Pell Grant, a college tuition grant program in the United States.  Thanks to Pell, college students who are in financial need may apply for assistance up to about $5,700 per academic year or 12 credit hours, via the Pell Grant.