The Pell Grant is the most important tool we have to help students afford college. Unfortunately, due to Republicans' attacks on federal student aid — including slashing loans in annual appropriations and refusal to fully fund the Pell Grant program in the 'Big Ugly Bill' — students now face a significant Pell Grant shortfall.
Discussing the challenges facing the Pell Grant program.
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