Tag: financial aid

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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