Biden Forgives Millions of Student Loans; Critics Fear Inflation
A Biden official says the plan could cancel debt for some 20 million....
Pell Grants
Study: 11 Percent of African Americans Hope Lottery Wins Will Pay for Kids’ College
Almost 11 percent of those surveyed about financing an education, cited winning the lottery as a means to pay for their kids' college....
Black Families Bear Greatest College Cost Burden
Of black college students, 64% come from families that earn less than $30,000....
Black History: The African American Woman Behind Pell Grants
It was at the College Board that Rice promoted and helped to develop the Pell Grant program, which has helped countless low-income students of all...
Reform Community College
Some community college reforms have improved graduation rates and cost little to implement, yet the majority of community colleges still use old methods....
How To Apply for Financial Aid Without the Stress
By filling out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, students alert schools to their eligibility; not only for aid, but for Pell...
President Obama’s 2017 Budget Supports Increased Equity and Excellence
President Obama's fiscal year 2017 budget proposes key investments in education, teachers and other school leaders, and in expanding access to college....
President’s FY2017 Budget Addresses Student Debt, College Affordability and Completion
The budget also includes additional funds for certain groups of students who already receive Pell Grants. For those who can afford to go full time...
Could Year-Round Pell Grants Make a Comeback?
Currently, low-income students who attend college full-time and receive Pell Grants often run through the maximum annual grant amount within two semesters, leaving no Pell...
FAFSA Deadline Gets Moved Back
The Obama administration announces two important changes to the way familes submit the FAFSA: using prior tax information, and filing it as early as Oct....