Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell GrantsFederal student loans and Pell grants will not be paused despite a broad federal spending memo.
Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department saysFederal funding freeze does not affect major education funding programs like Pell Grants, ensuring students still receive support during this period.
Federal Spending Freeze Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell GrantsFederal student loans and Pell grants will not be paused despite a broad federal spending memo.
Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department saysFederal funding freeze does not affect major education funding programs like Pell Grants, ensuring students still receive support during this period.
New bill would expand federal college grant program, and include part-time studentsLegislation introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand aims to significantly increase Pell Grant amounts for low-income families, making college more affordable.
Q&A: Leading one of the first new Pell-eligible prison programsIncarcerated students are now eligible for Pell Grants, increasing access to higher education in prison after decades of restriction.
Supporting students leaving prison, integrating to collegeCongress lifted the ban on Pell Grants for incarcerated individuals, enhancing their educational opportunities and establishing federal regulations for program quality and delivery.
Balancing security, tech skills for college students in prisonImproving technology access for incarcerated students is crucial for their education and successful reintegration into society.
Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020Freshman enrollment at American colleges dropped over 5%, with significant declines among institutions serving lower-income students and affected by FAFSA issues.
Podcast: Getting incarcerated students college readyThe reinstatement of Pell Grants enables better access to higher education for incarcerated individuals, addressing educational barriers and supporting reintegration efforts.
New bill would expand federal college grant program, and include part-time studentsLegislation introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand aims to significantly increase Pell Grant amounts for low-income families, making college more affordable.
Q&A: Leading one of the first new Pell-eligible prison programsIncarcerated students are now eligible for Pell Grants, increasing access to higher education in prison after decades of restriction.
Supporting students leaving prison, integrating to collegeCongress lifted the ban on Pell Grants for incarcerated individuals, enhancing their educational opportunities and establishing federal regulations for program quality and delivery.
Balancing security, tech skills for college students in prisonImproving technology access for incarcerated students is crucial for their education and successful reintegration into society.
Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020Freshman enrollment at American colleges dropped over 5%, with significant declines among institutions serving lower-income students and affected by FAFSA issues.
Podcast: Getting incarcerated students college readyThe reinstatement of Pell Grants enables better access to higher education for incarcerated individuals, addressing educational barriers and supporting reintegration efforts.
Short-term Pell pilot boosted enrollment but not earningsExpanding Pell Grant eligibility to short-term credential programs boosted enrollment and completion rates but failed to enhance employment or earnings outcomes.
It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It's Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program | KQEDThe new Pell funding rules allow many incarcerated individuals nationwide to pursue college education, starting at Pelican Bay prison.
Voices of Student Success podcast: getting incarcerated students college readyLifting the Pell Grant ban offers new opportunities, but significant barriers for incarcerated students in education persist.
It Used to Be a Notoriously Violent Prison. Now It's Home to a First-of-Its Kind Education Program | KQEDThe new Pell funding rules allow many incarcerated individuals nationwide to pursue college education, starting at Pelican Bay prison.
Voices of Student Success podcast: getting incarcerated students college readyLifting the Pell Grant ban offers new opportunities, but significant barriers for incarcerated students in education persist.
Baruch College makes Forbes' list of top 25 state schools, but drops position since last yearBaruch College remains a top state university recognized for its affordability and return on investment despite declining in rank.
Plan to close college prison program prompts "heartbreak"Perimeter College at Georgia State University celebrated the first graduating class of incarcerated students, but the program is now being shut down due to financial constraints.
Congress curtails move expanding Pell Grant access for some studentsThe short-term funding bill blocks Education Department's move on Pell grants.Tensions rise as Congress and department clash over FAFSA changes.