under subparagraph (A) shall be included in determining a student's duration limit under subsection (d)(5). (D) In any case where an eligible student is receiving a Federal Pell Grant for a payment period that spans 2 award years, the Secretary shall allow the eligible institution in which the student is enrolled to determine the award year to which the additional period shall be assigned, as it determines is most beneficial to students. (c) Special rule (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the total maximum Federal Pell Grant shall be provided to a student described in paragraph (2). (2) Applicability Paragraph (1) shall apply to any dependent or independent student— (A) who is eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant for the award year for which the determination is made