Pell

The GAO confirms FAFSA simplification met its goals: roughly 9.9 million students were eligible for a Pell Grant in 2024–25, up about 570,000 (6%) from the prior year. Most of…

Key Points The Pell Grant eligibility formula uses the Student Aid Index (SAI) and expands access based on adjusted gross income, family size, and dependency status. Students may qualify for…

Key Points A projected $2.7 billion shortfall in Pell Grant funding is expected in 2026, growing to $10 billion by 2027 unless Congress intervenes. A March budget battle looms, with…