There's historically been strong bipartisan support for the federal Pell Grant program. Eligibility changes occurred during its last budget shortfall more than a decade ago. Any funding cuts could ...

The Pell Grant is a federally funded type of gift aid that does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are offered to students with a low Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as determined by submitting the ...

Your input will help inform our coverage. For the first time in nearly three decades, people incarcerated nationwide will have expanded access to the federal Pell Grant on July 1 to help pay for the ...