Millions of students across the country rely on Pell Grants to pursue higher education. For many, it's the only path to a better future. Now, that path is at risk.

The Trump administration is proposing devastating cuts to the Pell Grant program, slashing the maximum award by nearly $1,700. These cuts would force countless low-income students to drop out, take on crushing debt, or give up on college altogether.

Pell Grants are not charity. They’re an investment in hardworking students who want to contribute to their families, communities, and the economy.

Nearly 40% of undergraduates depend on this aid. Taking it away is unjust, short-sighted, and cruel.

We urge Congress to reject these dangerous cuts and fully fund Pell Grants. Don’t balance the budget on the backs of students who can least afford it.

Stand with us. Protect Pell. Protect education.

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