""Moving the Pell grant program to mandatory funding would provide long-term stability, ensure awards keep pace with eligible student demand and prevent future crises that require emergency fixes.""
""The funding would prevent the loss in student eligibility or aid without cutting funding for any other education programs, the letter said.""
More than 65 organizations, including prominent educational groups, called on Congress to allocate $16.5 billion to address Pell Grant funding shortfalls. They requested $5.45 billion for fiscal year 2026 and $11.5 billion for fiscal year 2027. This funding aims to maintain student eligibility and aid without cutting other education programs. The coalition also advocated for transitioning the Pell Grant program to mandatory funding to ensure long-term stability and prevent future crises related to funding fluctuations.
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