The Department did not immediately clarify what is considered a discretionary grant. A federal ... are not covered by the memo." Pell Grants are awarded to low-income students who demonstrate ...

The inadequate Pell Grant program is not the only threat to college affordability. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s less than 2 percent excise tax on the income of the wealthiest university ...

College Possible, the national nonprofit dedicated to improving college access and success by students from low-income backgrounds ... requirements for Pell Grant eligibility.

Funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program is facing a potential $5.7 billion funding ... Small said if the Pell Grant funding is cut, the onus to help fund the education of these low-income students ...

Between 1980 and 1985, federal spending on higher education decreased by 25 percent, which included a $338 million reduction in the Pell Grant program ... a major source of income.

A review of what the Biden administration did for student loan forgiveness reveals achievements and setbacks that include: An increase to Pell Grant maximums ... like the income-driven repayment ...

Boston College has the third-best graduation rate in the country for Pell Grant recipients ... a highly respected nonprofit program that helps high-achieving, low-income students gain admission and ...

Financial aid eligibility is determined after the FSAFA form is completed. The Pell Grant will automatically ... is determined based on family income, tuition cost, student financial status ...

Take a look at employment data, income data for any programs that ... nearly 1.5 million more students received maximum Pell Grant eligibility, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicants must demonstrate financial need, often determined by eligibility for a Pell Grant—a federal grant for undergraduate ... created by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, helps low-income ...