Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026: Enhances Federal Pell Grant program by increasing awards, restoring eligibility, and expanding.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to improve the Federal Pell Grant program by increasing the maximum award amount, restoring eligibility for certain students, and expanding access to underserved populations. The bill doubles the Federal Pell Grant awards and mandates funding for these grants. It also restores Pell Grant eligibility for students who have previously lost it and extends eligibility to Dreamer students.

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026: Enhances Federal Pell Grant program by increasing awards, restoring eligibility, and expanding.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to improve the Federal Pell Grant program by increasing the maximum award amount, restoring eligibility for certain students, and expanding access to underserved populations. The bill doubles the Federal Pell Grant awards and mandates funding for these grants. It also restores Pell Grant eligibility for students who have previously lost it and extends eligibility to Dreamer students.