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.
Often, times. 1  a period in the history of the world, or contemporary with the life or activities of a notable person: prehistoric times; in Lincoln's time. 2  the period or era now or previously present: a sign of the times; How times have changed!