$2.7 billion Pell Grant shortfall: Will Trump’s federal funding freeze hurt student aid? – The Times of India
The Pell Grant program faces a $2.7 billion funding shortfall for the 2025 fiscal year, raising concerns over financial aid for low-income students. A surge in enrollment and rising costs have intensified the crisis, with experts warning of potential grant reductions. Without congressional intervention, higher education affordability could worsen, leaving many students struggling to fund…