The proposal known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - dubbed by President Donald Trump and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in May - would reduce the maximum Pell Grant award students ...

Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time.

If it becomes law, the maximum Pell Grant award would drop by about $1,500 and be restricted to students who complete 30 credits per year, a stricter requirement than the current 24 credits.

But the federal education budget for FY 2026, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, would cut Pell Grant funding by $9 billion to $22.5 billion, compared to 2024’s $31.5 billion.

Unlike loans, Pell Grants don’t need to be repaid. Under the House budget proposal, the maximum Pell Grant award would be reduced by over $1,500 to $5,710 — the lowest amount in a decade.

And yet, the Trump administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 calls for significant cuts to higher education funding, including reducing the maximum federal Pell Grant award to $5,710 a ...

If it becomes law, the maximum Pell Grant award would drop by about $1,500 and be restricted to students who complete 30 credits per year, a stricter requirement than the current 24 credits.

If it becomes law, the maximum Pell Grant award would drop by about $1,500 and be restricted to students who complete 30 credits per year, a stricter requirement than the current 24 credits. It ...

Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college students Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away ...