Mississippi State University students walk to class on the Starkville campus. Federal lawmakers are considering changes to a longstanding financial aid program that could impact the amount of money ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A proposal to brand a new type of federal Pell Grant as “Trump Grants” has sparked pushback from Rhode Island lawmakers who want the program to retain the name of its creator — ...

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA) introduces significant changes to the Pell Grant program, impacting both eligibility and program coverage. If you're planning to apply for a Pell Grant, you ...

Big changes are on the horizon for federal financial aid and the college students who rely on it. Here's what to expect.

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" created a new Workforce Pell Grant program that expands federal aid eligibility to students pursuing short licensing and certificate programs. Other eligibility ...

The Pell Grant program has been the foundation for federal financial aid since 1972. Its mission was simple: provide low-income students with a fair chance at higher education. Despite making enormous ...

Proposed regulations make it easier for Registered Apprenticeships to access Workforce Pell, but programs shouldn't overlook traditional Pell. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education held its ...

For many students and their families, federal student aid is key for college access. And yet, the Trump administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 calls for significant cuts to higher ...

BYU’s “Cougar Pell Promise” is a “last-dollar in commitment” program to cover — or top off — the member tuition amount after other free aid resources had been applied, according to BYU. “Free aid” ...