New Data Show Recent Graduates Who Received Pell Grants Left School with $6 Billion More in Debt than Their Peers
December 21, 2020
The Department of Education recently released new data for the College Scorecard, a critical consumer tool that…
OPINION: The dire need for significant federal investment in U.S. colleges and their students
August 6, 2020
'To help students, Congress should start by doubling the maximum Pell Grant'
Letter from 82 Groups Urging Congress to Invest In & Protect the Pell Grant Program During and After the COVID-19 Crisis
May 18, 2020
Over 80 organizations urge Congress to invest in and protect the Pell grant program during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
How to Secure and Strengthen Pell Grants to Increase College Access and Success
May 7, 2020
Fact sheet with key recommendations on how to secure and strengthen Pell Grants, the federal government’s most vital investment in higher education.
Congress’ 2020 Spending Package Increases Max Pell Grant by $150, Cuts Pell Reserve Fund by $500M
December 16, 2019
Statement of Jessica Thompson on Congresses' 2020 spending package to increase the max Pell Grant by $150 and cut the Pell Reserve fund by $500M.
From Eight Plans to Two: How the College Affordability Act Improves Student Loan Repayment
December 3, 2019
Like other proposals before it, the College Affordability Act (CAA) — House Democrats’ comprehensive proposal to reauthorize the Higher Education Act — makes major progress in improving the federal student loan repayment system. In this blog post, we outline the major components of the new repayment system under the CAA, which is a strong starting point for much-needed...
