"Congress is considering changes to the federal Pell Grant program that could impact how much aid low-income students receive for college – including thousands of students in Alabama," Alabama Daily News reports.

..."The proposed changes have prompted concern among higher education advocates. NASFAA President and CEO Melanie Storey said the bill would mark a significant shift in federal support for low-income students.

'Even during politically polarizing times, the federal Pell Grant program has historically seen broad bipartisan support,” she said. “Significantly reducing the maximum Pell Grant – an award targeted to low-income students – while cutting or eliminating complementary programs reverses decades of commitment to the promise of the Higher Education Act and would result in considerable harm for students pursuing postsecondary education.'"

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Publication Date: 6/5/2025