How Congress Can Protect and Strengthen the Pell Grant Program

The Pell Grant program helps more than seven million students attend and complete college each year. It is the federal government’s foundational investment in college affordability and enjoys strong, longstanding bipartisan support. There is clear evidence that need-based grant aid increases college enrollment and completion among low- and moderate-income students.

However, the purchasing power of the grant is at an historic low, putting college out of reach for many. Our fact sheet outlines what Congress can do to reform and protect the Pell Grant to make college more accessible and affordable for all.