Pell Grants

Proposed Budget Cuts On The Pell Grant Program

Every year, millions of students in the United States depend on money from the government Pell grant program to earn a college education.  For students who want to complete a degree or those interested in starting college, Pell grant money is designed to offer financial assistance when income levels are not sufficient enough for these [...]

Pell Grant Backup Expected to Continue

Many students use a Federal Pell Grant to help pay for the high cost of college.  Years ago, the process involved for application and approval of this type of grant was not only simple but also quick.  Unfortunately, things have changed, making the application and approval of the Federal Pell Grant more complicated and longer.  [...]

Health Care Bill Reforms Pell Grants

Built within a health-care reform bill that became the focus of Washington the last 14 months or so, was a reform for education programs and student loans. In essence, the health care bill reforms Pell grants as well. Part of the reconciliation bill that Congress passed Thursday, college students will now have access to larger [...]

Pell Grant Basics

The Federal Pell Grant program is among the more popular grant programs for students in need of financial help to enter college. Pell grants are distributed on a needs basis. The Pell Grant program was designed and established to serve the needs of the underprivileged students. Pell grants are not awarded based on grades and [...]