Why We Need to Protect Pell Grants for Black Students
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Why We Need to Protect Pell Grants for Black Students
As FAFSA delays, glitches, and uncertainty continue to cloud their college plans, Black high school students across the country are facing a new financial aid crisis — one that could leave many Black, low-income students unsure if a bachelor’s degree is financially within reach. Congress has advanced a bill which would raise the number of credit hours students must take to qualify for the maximum Pell Grant from 12 to 15 per semester. While off…
Pell Grant Dollars Are Left Unclaimed: What That Means for Students and States
Title: Pell Dollars Left on the Table Authors: Louisa Woodhouse and Bill DeBaun Source: National College Attainment Network Pell Grants have long supported low-income students as they pursue higher education, increasing the financial capabilities and academic opportunities afforded to students. However, receiving federal financial aid through Pell Grants is dependent on filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which ... The p…
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