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President Trump's Budget Bill Could Impact Pell Grant Funding for Students
- Tampa Bay college students face potential Pell Grant program changes as Congress considers a budget proposal awaiting approval.
- The proposal stems from President Trump’s 2026 fiscal budget request aiming to reduce the maximum Pell Grant from $7,395 to $5,710 amid a $2.7 billion shortfall.
- The House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill in May, increasing credit requirements for full-time Pell eligibility and restricting part-time student aid, while the Senate is voting on amendments ahead of July 4.
- Advocates warn the cuts would limit access to financial aid for thousands, with one student noting while Pell helps, out-of-pocket costs remain high, and another calling the cap devastating.
- If enacted, the changes could worsen college affordability, force states to cover gaps, reduce higher education access especially for low-income students, and face strong bipartisan opposition.
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