You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. The Trump administration wants to lower the maximum Pell Grant by $1,685 for the 2026–27 academic ...

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 ...

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.

The Pell Grant isn’t just a line item — it’s a launchpad. Scaling back access would slow our progress to build a capable workforce and threaten Florida’s business-friendly environment.

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.