But the Pell Grant could not keep up with the cost of college. So, through the years the student debt crisis grew. And now the crisis has turned into a catastrophe.
Frederica Wilson: “But the Pell Grant could not keep up with the cost of college. So, through the years the student debt crisis grew. And…”
On the recordMarch 22, 2023
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Wilson discusses the inadequacy of Pell Grants in addressing rising college costs.
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