Search Results: keywords:"federal pell grants"

  • S. 4379 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:818

    The bill, S. 4379, proposes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965 to adjust grant requirements for students with disabilities. It offers students with approved reduced course loads the ability to be considered full-time students when determining Federal Pell Grants, Federal...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill wants to make it easier for students with disabilities to get more money for school by letting them be counted as full-time students, even if they need to take fewer classes because of their disabilities.

  • H. R. 8807 — To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:6,083

    H.R. 8807, known as the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024, aims to make college more accessible by improving the Federal Pell Grant program. The bill proposes to double the maximum amount of the grant over several years, make it a fully mandatory program that...

    Simple Explanation

    The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2024 is a plan to help more students afford college by giving them bigger grants (like money gifts) that will grow over time. It also wants to make sure some students who aren't from here can get help too.

  • H. R. 9330 — To provide for the issuance of a Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:458

    H.R. 9330, also known as the "Original Prince Hall Commemorative Stamp Act," proposes that the United States Postal Service issue a stamp in honor of Prince Hall. The proceeds from selling this semipostal stamp will be directed to the Department of Education and used for...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make a special stamp with a picture of Prince Hall, and when people buy this stamp, the money will go to help students pay for college. The stamp will be sold for two years, starting in 2025.

  • S. 3477 — To increase access to higher education by providing public transit grants.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:850

    The bill S. 3477, titled the “Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to College Act” or the “PATH to College Act,” aims to increase access to higher education by providing grants for public transit. It allows the Secretary of Transportation to award grants to public...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to give money to help buses and trains reach schools so students can get there more easily, especially those who need extra money to go to school. It plans to start with a small amount of money and give more each year to help with this.

  • H. R. 7880 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that institutions of higher education maintain certain adjusted cohort default rates to participate in programs under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,626

    H.R. 7880, known as the "Accountability in Student Loan Data Act of 2024," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that colleges and universities maintain specific default rates on student loans to continue participating in federal financial aid programs. It introduces the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants schools to do a good job helping students pay back their school loans. If too many students have trouble paying back their loans, the schools might lose some help from the government.