S.4859

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to improve and expand the Federal Pell Grant program.

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 seeks to enhance the Federal Pell Grant program by increasing grant amounts, restoring eligibility for certain students, and making the program fully mandatory. It raises the maximum Pell Grant award incrementally from $10,000 to $15,000 over several years. The bill also restores Pell Grant eligibility for students who have served in the uniformed services, earned postsecondary credentials, or completed two years in a postsecondary program.