Tag: financial aid

Strengthening the Pell Grant for Millions of Low-Income Students

June 23, 2026 by EdTrust

Statement from EdTrust on the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

College Students Face New Hurdles as They Pursue Graduate and Professional Degrees

newspaper June 23, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust brief highlights how new borrowing caps harm Black, Latino, Native, and low-income students

New Loan Limits Threaten Graduate Education Access and Affordability

files June 23, 2026 by Victoria Jackson

The elimination of Grad PLUS loans will limit access to advanced degrees and drive many students toward riskier private loans

How States Can Pick Up the Slack as Federal Support for Education Shrinks

article-cropped June 17, 2026 by Carolyn Phenicie

Federal changes to funding, push for vouchers require response from state legislators

What’s at Stake with Pell Grants

article-cropped April 10, 2026 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D.

If Congress doesn’t act, the Pell Grant program faces a potential deficit of $17 billion

Protecting Students Amid Federal Attacks on Higher Education Opportunities

files April 02, 2026 by EdTrust

Given the impending threats to the future of higher education, there are opportunities for states to make policy and resource decisions that can reduce the potential impact and scope of cuts

Understanding the Implementation of Universal FAFSA Completion Policies in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana

files March 16, 2026 by Victoria Jackson, Kyla Hurns, Paulina Fraser

A study of universal FAFSA policies in four states finds that they are most effective and equitable when combined with dedicated funding, opt-out flexibility, strong support networks, accountability systems, and policies that promote college attendance

Pell Grants Are a Lifeline for College Students. These Students Know

article-cropped March 04, 2026 by Gabriela Montell

Pell Grants help low- and middle-income students afford college each year. But students say Pell Grants don’t cover the full cost of attendance

EdTrust Comment on RISE Negotiated Rule

March 03, 2026 by EdTrust

EdTrust’s recommendations for the final RISE negotiated rule implementing several provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act