Pell Grant changes in bill could affect thousands of Alabama college students

Pell Grant changes in bill could affect thousands of Alabama college students

BIRMINGHAM — Congress is considering changes to the federal Pell Grant program that could impact how much aid low-income students receive for college — including thousands of students in Alabama. ...

Trump aims to slash Pell Grants, which may limit low-income students' college access

Under both the White House's budget proposal and House Republicans' reconciliation bill, students' access to financial aid through the Pell Grant is at risk.

Education advocates sound the alarm as student loan overhaul moves through the Senate

Education advocates warn the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan could burden low-income students with higher costs and reduced aid. They say the proposal risks limiting college access for those who need help the most The post Education advocates sound the alarm as student loan overhaul moves through the Senate  appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.

Proposed changes to Pell Grant could hit community college students most

TRAVERSE CITY — Proposed changes in the federal budget headed to the U.S. Senate could include changes to Pell Grants that make it harder for part-time undergraduate students to receive funds for higher education.