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To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to adjust the period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4162| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2017
Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Pell Grant Modernization Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify eligibility requirements under the Federal Pell Grant Program. Specifically, the bill reduces the numbers of semesters a student is eligible to receive Pell Grants from 12 semesters to 10 semesters. In addition, the bill increases the number of credits students must take each semester in order to be considered a full-time student.
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Timeline
Oct 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • October 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Higher educationStudent aid and college costs

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to adjust the period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4162| House 
| Updated: 10/27/2017
Pell Grant Modernization Act This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify eligibility requirements under the Federal Pell Grant Program. Specifically, the bill reduces the numbers of semesters a student is eligible to receive Pell Grants from 12 semesters to 10 semesters. In addition, the bill increases the number of credits students must take each semester in order to be considered a full-time student.
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Timeline
Oct 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • October 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • October 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Glenn Grothman

Glenn Grothman

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Higher educationStudent aid and college costs