Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to improve the Federal Pell Grant program by increasing grant amounts, expanding eligibility.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 seeks to enhance the Federal Pell Grant program by increasing the maximum grant amount, expanding eligibility to include certain students with scholarships and Dreamer students, and reducing penalties for unsatisfactory academic progress. The bill proposes to double the maximum Federal Pell Grant award over several years, starting at $10,000 for award year 2026-2027 and increasing to $15,000 by award year 2031-2032. It also extends the total semesters of Federal Pell Grant eligibility from 12 to 18 semesters.

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to improve the Federal Pell Grant program by increasing grant amounts, expanding eligibility.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 seeks to enhance the Federal Pell Grant program by increasing the maximum grant amount, expanding eligibility to include certain students with scholarships and Dreamer students, and reducing penalties for unsatisfactory academic progress. The bill proposes to double the maximum Federal Pell Grant award over several years, starting at $10,000 for award year 2026-2027 and increasing to $15,000 by award year 2031-2032. It also extends the total semesters of Federal Pell Grant eligibility from 12 to 18 semesters.