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The Federal Pell Grant Program has been a cornerstone of American higher education for decades, helping millions of students access and complete college. As the cost of tuition continues to rise, and with the pressures of an increasingly complex economy, the need for programs like the Pell Grant has never been greater. In this opinion piece, we'll explore why the Pell Grant is more essential than ever in empowering students and ensuring equitable access to higher education. The Rising Cost of Education One of the most significant challenges facing students today is the cost of higher education. According to recent reports, the average cost of tuition and fees at public universities has more than doubled over the past two decades, outpacing inflation and wage growth. As families struggle to keep up with these rising costs, many students are forced to take on significant amounts of debt to fund their education. This is where the Pell Grant plays a crucial role. Unlike loans...

  Whether an individual is skilled or not, he aims to get equipped with those educational skills that could make him achieve his dreams ultimately. College is that platform where students get an opportunity to learn, to grow and nurture themselves educationally and in various other ways. Grants and scholarships both are free funding given to students. It is a gifted amount which means, it is not supposed to be paid at all. One more thing, the greatest reward of scholarships for college students is, it doesn’t appear with any interest limit of hidden cost. So, grant and scholarships are more like same things with different terminologies. Let us now understand what exactly grants are about. Grants is free funding that is given to family who needs money to sponsor child’s education or the student itself. The eligibility to receive grants is ideally dependent on the expected family contribution and the college’s cost of attendance. Moreover, some grants such as Pell grants are ...

  Pell grant is baptized after Rhode Island Senator Claiborne Pell who was associated with education policy specialist Lois Rice to create such award program as a fragment of their reform compendium for Higher Education Act 1965. Education is crucial for students. In a time when everything cannot be obtained for free, education becomes a source of through which an individual can become independent and meet his and family’s needs. Pell grant can be simply comprehended as financial assistance provided to students who want to pay for their education to the desired college. It is not at all a loan but pell grant appears with a definite amount which is given to students annually. The amount which is paid to the college does not need to be repaid. This ensures sense of peace and security. Pointers to note if you have to apply for Federal Pell Grants in USA : 1.      You need to be financially un-equipped. 2.      The concerned U.S. Departm...