Federal Pell Grant facts. Federal Pell Grants, the largest source of federally funded grants, are awarded solely based on your financial need (academic grades and extra-curricular activities arenât a factor). The maximum award for the 2017-18 academic year is $5,920.
How the body is affected by a stroke depends on how much brain tissue has been damaged and where that damage occurs. 1  A stroke is sudden and its effects are felt immediately. 2  Stroke causes some brain tissue to die. 3  A stroke can be anywhere in the brain and can be very small or very big.
Loss of brain cells, which happens if you suffer a stroke, can affect your ability to think clearly. Brain tumors can also press on nerves and affect brain function. Some brain diseases are genetic. And we do not know what causes some brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.