The Pell Grant program for low-income students faces a nearly $10 billion shortfall, as Republicans propose funding solutions and eligibility changes in education programs.

All these changes take effect on July 1, 2026, so it's essential to plan accordingly. The OBBBA also increases Pell Grant funding for fiscal years 2026-2028, potentially providing more resources ...

The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget would reduce the maximum Pell Grant award by 22%, a move that students and education advocates say could put higher education out of reach for ...

Long Island college officials and policy analysts are raising concerns over proposed cuts to higher education in President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," which could impact Pell Grants ...

"In the 2023–2024 academic year, around 6.5 million students received a Pell Grant," with the "vast majority" of them coming "from families making less than $60,000 a year," said Vox.

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.

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.

The U.S. Department of Education is proposing to decrease the maximum Pell Grant award from $7,395 to $5,710 per year as part of President Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill, saying the cuts ...

The Pell Grant program is seeing a projected budget shortfall of $2.7 billion heading into the next fiscal year, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The Trump administration has ...

The Pell Grant is a way for people to climb the economic ladder. Cutting it would hit families and Louisiana hard, these guest columnists argue.

"In the 2023–2024 academic year, around 6.5 million students received a Pell Grant," with the "vast majority" of them coming "from families making less than $60,000 a year," said Vox.