It would be really hard to imagine big changes like that happening to Pell absent a full HEA reauthorization...That doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
For-profit colleges were shut out of proposed legislation to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs. They’ve offered little pushback so far, though -- a sign the sector is focused on other legislative concerns.
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The value of short-term credentials and whether they should qualify for federal financial aid was a hot-button issue at JFF’s recent Postsecondary State Network Meeting.
The House Appropriations Committee proposes an $11.8 billion increase in funding for critical education, workforce, and health and human services programs.
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