Tell President Obama to Protect Pell Grants
Latino students struggling to afford higher education are at risk of losing the opportunity to attend college. Right now, congressional Republicans and President Obama are negotiating a budget deal, and Pell Grants are on the table. Cuts to Pell Grants would follow the elimination of the Summer Pell program earlier this year. So far, needy students have “contributed” $4 billion to debt reduction through cuts to Summer Pell, but they may be asked to make more sacrifices, even if it means that they can’t pay for college.
Tell President Obama that putting Pell Grants on the chopping block is the wrong decision. TAKE ACTION HERE
President Obama understands that more Hispanic students must get college degrees for our country to remain economically competitive, but the cost of college has skyrocketed over the past 30 years. According to The Education Trust, college tuition and fees have increased 439% since 1982. Pell Grants are a lifeline for students