Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. Here's what to expect.

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The Pell Grant – a need-based higher education grant from the U.S. Department of Education that, unlike a loan, does not need ...

WASHINGTON – Republicans in Congress are moving forward with a massive plan to overhaul how Americans pay for college. And they're hoping to make an end-run around Senate Democrats to do it. On April ...

・A new cap in a Republican proposal would bar Pell Grant access for students with a Student Aid Index (SAI) above a certain level even if their income qualifies. ・The rule change targets so-called ...

A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation Tuesday to allow students to apply for Pell Grants for short-term workforce programs. “I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing the ...

Caddell Kivett is ready to go back to college. He sorted out some old, defaulted student loans. He figured out what he wants to study. And he thought he had found a new way to pay for his classes.

DENVER, Colorado — Due to new eligibility, more students in Colorado and across the country are now eligible to receive Pell Grants. Federal Pell Grants are typically awarded to undergraduate students ...

When Patrick Rodriguez was incarcerated, he enrolled in a class for college credit. He said having time to learn allowed him to adopt a new identity he was proud of. Rodriguez served over four years ...

A Pell Grant is a type of federal aid for students with exceptional financial need, and you must submit a FAFSA to apply for it Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Rebecca Safier is a ...