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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10 Ways the House Budget Bill Delivers a Direct Blow to Black America
The House budget bill threatens to eliminate Medicaid, SNAP, Pell Grants, and other vital programs that Black Americans rely on, while expanding tax breaks for the wealthy and reducing funding for DEI and mental health services.
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Why We Need to Protect Pell Grants for Black Students
Congress is considering a bill that would raise the number of credit hours students must take to qualify for the maximum Pell Grant from 12 to 15 per semester, which could leave low-income students unsure if a bachelor’s degree is financially within reach.
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Without Pell Grants, Black Students Lose More Than Tuition
Black students rely heavily on Pell Grants to access higher education and racial healing, and proposed cuts to these grants could jeopardize their opportunities for growth and healing.
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Let’s Get Ready to Rumble… On Trump and Education
Donald Trump’s potential policies could have a negative impact on the educational equity of Black and Brown students, as he has promised to dismantle the Department of Education and cut funding to K-12 schools and Pell Grants, which would disproportionately affect students of color.