Rep. Steny Hoyer and First Generation alumni praise Pell Grant Program

According to federal statistics, 5.4 million college students receive Pell Grants annually, and although most recipients need to secure additional financing, the Laurel Pell Grant recipients told Hoyer that the money made a major difference in their lives.

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Published inMcClatchy - Tribune Business News
Main Author Glenn, Gwendolyn
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 28.09.2011
Subjects
College students
Colleges & universities
Education
Families & family life
Government grants
Pell Grants
Secondary school students
Secondary schools
Student financial aid
Tuition
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Summary:According to federal statistics, 5.4 million college students receive Pell Grants annually, and although most recipients need to secure additional financing, the Laurel Pell Grant recipients told Hoyer that the money made a major difference in their lives.