T he 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA) introduces significant changes to the Pell Grant program, impacting both eligibility and program coverage. If you're planning to apply fo ...

The Pell Grant program for low-income students faces a nearly $10 billion shortfall, as Republicans propose funding solutions ...

Key Points ・The FAFSA will no longer count small business and family farm assets starting in 2026. ・New Workforce Pell Grants will support short-term training programs. ・Students with high Student Aid ...

Changes to Pell grant eligibility in President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' as passed by U.S. House would impact financial ...

In this piece, she examines how a House-passed FY 2026 budget proposal that cuts $9 billion from Pell Grant funding, threatens access to higher education for millions of low-income students by ...

Under Trump's proposal, the maximum Pell Grant for the 2026-2027 academic year would be at its lowest level in more than a decade. "The Pell reduction would impact the lowest-income families ...

About 40% of undergraduates rely on Pell Grants to pay for college, and experts say that if the plans are enacted, many of the lowest-income students would be forced to drop out.