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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Introduced in House
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.