WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — A Republican-backed proposal could bring major changes to the Pell Grant program, requiring many college students to take on heavier course loads to qualify for federal aid.

More than half of all Pell Grant recipients would be awarded less money to pay for college if House Republicans succeed in changing eligibility through the ongoing budget reconciliation process ...

Delta State University's Free Tuition Scholarship, starting fall 2025, will cover 100% of tuition for Pell Grant eligible first-time freshmen. The scholarship covers the remaining tuition balance ...

After successfully submitting the FAFSA, you'll receive a confirmation page that includes your estimated Pell Grant eligibility and estimated SAI ... Here's a chart for FAFSA deadlines to help ...

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Some fear the Pell Grant, the popular college aid program created by a Rhode Island senator, could be in jeopardy amid massive upheaval in Washington NEWPORT, R.I. – When Claiborne Pell returned ...

The Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion funding shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year, raising concerns over financial aid for low-income students. A surge in enrollment and rising costs have ...

Student Aid Index (SAI) - The SAI is also known as the Expected Family Contribution ... These programs are not eligible for the Federal Pell Grant or Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant ...

A Pell Grant is a type of federal aid for students with exceptional financial need, and you must submit a FAFSA to apply for it Rebecca Safier is a contributor to Buy Side from WSJ and finance ...

A LOOMING PELL GRANT FUNDING CLIFF? President Joe Biden this morning is set to roll out his annual budget request to Congress where he’ll again push to increase the Pell Grant — a key plank of ...