Student Loans/Pell Grants

DOE will use Pell Grants to increase college access for incarcerated individuals

The Department of Education announced today that incarcerated individuals will receive better access to college education programs. This will be done by extending Pell Grants to these individuals.

Biden administration proposes expansion of relief for student loan borrowers

Department of Education's plan includes more help for those in public service and those who have disabilities.

Biden administration discharges $5.8 billion for defrauded loan borrowers

Students, including many veterans who attended the for-profit institutions, will have debts dismissed. Will others get relief?

No relief? Romney, 4 Republican senators move to stop Biden from loan forgiveness

Conservative leaders push new Student Loan Accountability Act, saying it won't help most Americans during time of inflation.

The priceless plan from 22 higher ed groups that might trump $1.7T student loan fix

NASFAA and other organizations have drafted a lengthy report calling for a reset of the entire loan system.

Millions of loan borrowers get more relief in sweeping plan to fix student loan system

Cardona: 'Student loans were never meant to be a life sentence, but it’s certainly felt that way.'

Biden Administration grants student loan borrowers a 5th extension on payments

With many Americans struggling from inflation and the pandemic, the President and his team grant another pause to those with education debt.

Biden’s Double Pell promises are lofty, but will they pass in FY2023 budget?

The Administration also wants to give more help to HBCUs and MSIs, as well as improve career pathways.

House-approved $400 Pell Grant boost is ‘significant’ but falls short of hopes

Higher education advocates are still seeking a doubling of maximum awards, or getting closer to Biden's $2,000 proposal.

The 5 reasons Black leaders want loan debt eliminated, better funding for HBCUs

Will the $1.75 trillion social spending plan do enough to meet their needs or fall short of goals?

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