The massive Republican spending bill now under consideration by the U.S. Senate would slash $330 billion in education funding, resulting in massive losses for Texas students who rely on federal aid for tuition assistance. The Senate is advancing a version of the proposal that puts 150,000 Texas students at risk of losing their Pell Grants by changing eligibility requirements, equality-in-higher-education advocacy group EdTrust cautions in its latest analysis. Pell awards, which are set aside for those with exceptional financial need, are typically considered the foundation of U.S. college students’ financial aid packages.
