New projections for the federal Pell Grant program now estimate a $2.7 billion funding shortfall later this year. About 40% ...

The Pell Grants program is now expected to run out of reserves by the end of this year and is expected to face a $71 billion ...

and a federal Pell Grant plus the W&M Pell Grant Guarantee are available to qualifying families with limited income. This grant does not need to be paid back and can help eligible limited-income ...

The largest federal college-grant ... Claiborne Pell, is a cornerstone of America’s higher-education financial-aid policy. The grants are government money provided to low-income students to ...

The Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion funding shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year, raising concerns over financial aid for low-income students. A surge in enrollment and rising costs have ...

The new, simplified FAFSA, which first launched in 2023, was meant to improve access by expanding Pell Grant eligibility to provide more financial support to low- and middle-income families.