Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026: Increases Pell Grant funding, expands eligibility, and reduces penalties for academic progress.
The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to enhance the Federal Pell Grant program by doubling its funding and making it fully mandatory. It increases the maximum Pell Grant award incrementally from $10,000 to $15,000 over several years. The bill also expands eligibility by including Dreamer students and those with scholarships, and it restores the total semesters of Pell Grant eligibility. Additionally, it reduces financial aid penalties for students who do not meet satisfactory academic progress standards.
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