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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Why Pell Will Not Save Us From High Tuition

Why Pell Will Not Save Us From High Tuition

Why Pell Will Not Save Us From High Tuition



Source: College Board Trends in Student Aid 2010

The past few years have seen a massive investment in the federal Pell Grant Program. This has translated instead substantial increases in the maximum award, which has gone from $4,050 in the 2006-07 academic year to $5,350 in 2009-10. Add in the additional $200 increase for the school year underway and you’re talking about a $1,500 bump in just a few years.