Senate Debates Bill Threatening Pell Grant Access for Hundreds of Thousands of Community College Students
Senate Debates Bill Threatening Pell Grant Access for Hundreds of Thousands of Community College Students The financial lifeline for potentially hundreds of thousands of community college students hangs in the balance as the Senate considers the controversial “Big, Beautiful Bill.” This proposed legislation aims to drastically tighten eligibility requirements for federal Pell Grants, a critical source of financial aid for low- to middle-income students. Under the new provisions, students would be mandated to enroll full-time, increasing the required credit hours…