"More students are eligible for the Pell Grant, which helps low-income students pay for college, but there’s a catch — the program could be at risk of a shortfall," POLITICO reports.

... "But some policy experts remain hopeful that Congress won’t limit eligibility."

"'It’s hard for Congress to cut back eligibility. This is a popular program. The [FAFSA] Simplification Act was a bipartisan act. It passed with strong support from both parties,' said Melanie Storey, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators."

"She also pointed to the bipartisan support for the new Workforce Pell Grant program that was part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act."

"'I hope that Congress will not reverse their enthusiasm for both of those things and restrict eligibility,' Storey said."

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Publication Date: 2/13/2026