the Pell Grant is the cornerstone of our national commitment to make higher education accessible and affordable, but the purchasing of Pell Grants has significantly dropped over the years, covering only about 30 percent of the cost of college today.
Roybal-Allard highlights the declining value of Pell Grants in covering college costs.
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