The calculation methods used to determine the amount of money students receive from the federal Pell Grant program are ...

The Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB) will reshape how Americans repay student loans, but the Trump Administration’s landmark ...

One group of students will gain access to the program for students with exceptional financial need under the newly signed ...

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) will be visiting Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) on Monday to meet with East Texas ...

The Laredo College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution at its most recent meeting opposing proposed changes to the federal Pell Grant program. Board members cited concerns that the ...

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.

Cutting the Pell Grant is 'extreme' Although there have been other times when the Pell program operated with a deficit, slashing the award amount is an "extreme" measure, according to Kantrowitz.

Calculation methods used to determine how much students get in Pell Grants, the largest federal grant program for college students with exceptional financial need, will change starting July 1, 2026.

About 40% of undergraduates rely on Pell Grants to pay for college, and experts say that if the plans are enacted, many of the lowest-income students would be forced to drop out.

President Donald Trump ’s “skinny” budget request said changes to the Pell Grant program were necessary due to a looming shortfall, but top-ranking Democrats and college advocates say cuts ...