Published 1 month ago • Charlotte, United States • Updated 1 month ago

Will Pell Grants survive the Trump Administration's funding cuts?

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — As the Trump Administration continues its push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, legislators on both sides of the aisle are wondering what that means for Pell Grants. These grants, named after former Rhode Island Senator Claiborne Pell, are awarded to students based on financial need to help them pay for college. The Boston Globe Rhode Island's Steph Machado joined 12 News at 4 on Thursday to talk abou…

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