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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The move comes amid a nationwide restoration of Pell Grant eligibility to people who are incarcerated. The Department of Education last year finalized a rule to expand Pell Grant access to students who are incarcerated. Louis County, Missouri, is offering college credit courses to people in jail, according to St. Louis Public Radio.

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APRIL 19, 2023

The state's second polytechnic — California State Polytechnic University, Pomona — used to be an extension of Cal Poly but separated from the campus in 1966 and was subsequently granted university status in 1972. However, tuition rates don't vary widely between the two types of universities.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

The maximum Pell Grant amount a student can receive is $6,895. [1]. Last year, the average Pell Grant amount was $4,130. [2]. When you account for inflation, the average Pell Grant amount decreased by about 4% between 2011 and 2021. But, Pell Grant recipients also accrue more student loan debt. [7]. Do Pell Grants Help?

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MARCH 12, 2024

President Joe Biden's proposal calls on Congress to increase the maximum Pell Grant award by $750. That Pell Grant increase would not apply to students attending for-profit institutions. Biden's proposal includes two years of tuition-free learning for some students at minority-serving institutions.

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MARCH 13, 2023

Biden recommitted to doubling the Pell Grant by 2029 in his latest budget proposal. He also brought back his plan to subsidize two years of tuition-free community college. His plan includes subsidized tuition for students under an earnings threshold to study at a minority-serving institution (MSI). That's an 11.1%

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JANUARY 24, 2023

The bill would force institutions receiving federal funds to list direct costs (tuition and fees) and indirect costs (housing, books, etc.) The concern is that these OPMs also market and recruit these online programs in exchange for a tuition revenue share for any online students the OPM manages to recruit. in financial aid offers.

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APRIL 1, 2024

College Affordability Tuition and fees have skyrocketed in recent years , leaving many wondering how each candidate will address the issue if reelected. Joe Biden — Free Community College, Expanded Pell Grant President Biden campaigned on the promise of free community college, but has so far been unable to deliver on that promise.

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