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Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college students

Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time.

Students walk across the Texas A&M campus in College Station on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.


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