The federal education budget for FY 2026 proposes a $9 billion cut to Pell Grants, which would reduce the maximum award from $7,395 to $5,710 and limit eligibility to students completing 30 academic credit hours.
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The federal education budget for FY 2026 proposes a $9 billion cut to Pell Grants, which would reduce the maximum award from $7,395 to $5,710 and limit eligibility to students completing 30 academic credit hours.
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