Diminished Pell Grants will hurt the neediest
Saturday, July 16, 2011
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In the days-long struggle over how to avert an unprecedented federal government default, discussions have focused on preserving low taxes, while avoiding the effect spending reductions would have on real Americans. Thus it is disturbing to note that in the debt ceiling debate, funding for Pell Grants remains a bargaining chip rather than a commitment to our aspiring but low-income youth.
Pell Grants, which help needy kids go to college, are on the chopping block, facing proposals to reduce grant amounts and change eligibility requirements.
This comes as tuition is rising significantly at the California State University System (up
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