Pell Grant. DEFINITION of 'Pell Grant '. A program that awards money to eligible undergraduate and, in certain situations, post-baccalaureate students. Unlike other Federal financial aid, the The Federal Pell Grant Program does not need to be repaid.
The phrase is sign of the times. It means a particular behavior, activity, or event is common for the year, decade, or a period of time. For examples: With high unemployment, its a sign of the times to see middle class families in line for food assistance.
Definition of sign for Students. 1  1 : a motion, action, or movement of the hand that means something The teacher made a sign for them to be quiet. 2  2 : a public notice that advertises something or gives information a stop sign. 3  3 : something that indicates what is present or is to come the first signs of spring.