Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024
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The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024 aims to strengthen the Federal Pell Grant program by making it fully mandatory and indexed to inflation. It proposes doubling the maximum Pell Grant award over the next decade, increasing assistance for students receiving means-tested benefits, and addressing issues related to Dreamer students, eligibility resets, and financial aid penalties. The bill also seeks to restore previous eligibility cuts and improve support services for Pell Grant recipients.
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