New projections for the federal Pell Grant program now estimate a $2.7 ... according to the National Center for Education Statistics. About 40% of college students rely on Pell Grants, a type ...

Current estimates show that the federal Pell Grant program will have a $2.7 billion funding shortfall later this year.

Leaders of NJ universities painted a grim picture of what President Trump's move to slash federal spending for higher ...

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 ...

Some fear the Pell Grant, the popular college aid program created by a Rhode Island senator, could be in jeopardy amid massive upheaval in Washington.

Expected federal government cuts to the U.S. Department of Education and a projected budget shortfall for Pell Grants, which are given to low-income students, could have an impact on high education ...

Pell Grants help students from low-income families pay for school, but often, misconceptions about federal aid keep many students from applying for it.

As the Trump administration plans to dismantle the Department of Education, federal programs like Pell may be on the chopping ...

Trump has repeatedly talked about his desire to close the Education Department, which he alleged “indoctrinate(s) America’s youth with all sorts of things," on the campaign trail.

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 ...

There are many ways you can get help paying for college, and a federal Pell Grant plus the W&M Pell Grant Guarantee are available to qualifying families with limited income. This grant does not need ...