College students will be so happy to read this information which I am going to tell you about. President Obama is going to increase Pell grant award and it will be increased more than doubled.
This action taken by the Obama Administration to improve the quality education in the colleges. You might have heard about the largest Pell grant program. Obama has passed a bill recently in which he raised the Pell grant amount from $5,350 to $6,900 in 2019. For 2011-2012 session, the Pell grant amount is $5,550 per semester.
Pros and cons of this grant program
The increment of the Pell grant will be the good steps of the federal government in regards to grant and scholarships, more and more students could be able to get grants and can cover their education expenses. There are some critics say that provide funds for poor students is good, but it can increase the costs of the college education for middle class and high class people.
How to apply
Student should apply federal aid like the Pell grant from the FAFSA online website.
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