FAFSA said my expected contribution is $0 what does that mean

I just finished my FAFSA and it says my Student Aid Index is $0. Does that mean I get the full Pell Grant? I am confused about what happens next. Do I just wait for the school to contact me?

B Bianca March 31, 2026

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