pell grant
Making community college tuition-free has “no political downside.” Free four-year degrees are a tougher political sell.
The administration would use an additional $1.9 billion in surplus Pell Grant money to fund other budget priorities.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
It's best to start early so no one's surprised.
By consistently raising the standards, the state has pulled back resources for students who are most in need.
The administration’s proposal to keep Pell Grant levels flat is very troubling.
The proposal cuts $9 billion from the Department of Education, but adds to a program for private school choice.
The proposal would keep the 44-year-old financial aid program from getting too far off from the cost of college.