Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 expands eligibility and funding for Federal Pell Grants.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, including for Dreamer students. It increases the total maximum Federal Pell Grant award incrementally from $10,000 to $15,000 over several award years. The bill also provides increased Pell Grants for recipients of means-tested benefits and reduces financial aid penalties for students not meeting satisfactory academic progress. It mandates institutions to review student academic progress and establish policies for financial aid warnings and probation.

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 expands eligibility and funding for Federal Pell Grants.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, including for Dreamer students. It increases the total maximum Federal Pell Grant award incrementally from $10,000 to $15,000 over several award years. The bill also provides increased Pell Grants for recipients of means-tested benefits and reduces financial aid penalties for students not meeting satisfactory academic progress. It mandates institutions to review student academic progress and establish policies for financial aid warnings and probation.