Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
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Overview
The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to strengthen and expand the Federal Pell Grant program. It proposes to double the maximum Pell Grant award, making it mandatory and indexed to inflation, and to increase funding for students receiving means-tested benefits. The bill also seeks to restore previous eligibility cuts, simplify academic progress requirements, and extend Pell Grant eligibility for Dreamer students and those with scholarships, ultimately aiming to improve access to higher education for a wider range of students.
Key provisions
- Doubles the maximum Federal Pell Grant award to $10,000 in 2026-2027, increasing annually to $15,000 by 2031-2032.
- Makes the Federal Pell Grant program fully mandatory and indexed to inflation.
- Increases Pell Grant funding for students receiving means-tested benefits.
- Extends Pell Grant eligibility for Dreamer students.
- Restores Pell Grant eligibility for students with scholarships.
- Reduces financial aid penalties for students not meeting satisfactory academic progress standards.
- Restores Pell Grant eligibility for a greater number of semesters.
- Expands Pell Grant eligibility to include short-term training programs.
Who is affected
- Students seeking higher education
- Families of students seeking higher education
- Postsecondary educational institutions
- Students receiving means-tested benefits
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