Bill · H.R. 1635· House(119-HR-1635)
Pell to Grad Act
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 2/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Haley Stevens
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Pell to Grad Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The primary purpose is to increase the period of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants. It specifically seeks to include the period required for completing a first postbaccalaureate course of study. This applies to students who received a Pell Grant during their undergraduate studies for at least 1 but fewer than 16 semesters. Additionally, the bill changes the duration limit for these grants by replacing "12" with "16" in a specific paragraph.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill increases access to Federal Pell Grants, which are targeted toward low-income students.
Would students be better off under this?+6
The bill increases the duration and scope of eligibility for Federal Pell Grants to assist with educational costs.
Does this make college cost less?+6
The bill expands Pell Grant eligibility to include the first postbaccalaureate course of study for qualifying students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Grant Eligibility for Postbaccalaureate Students: The bill allows students to receive Federal Pell Grants for their first postbaccalaureate course of study if they previously used the grant during their undergraduate studies for a specific timeframe (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(B)).
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Increased Duration Limits: By striking "12" and inserting "16," the bill increases the allowable duration limits for receiving these grants (Section 2, subsection (d)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Students+6Good For Young Adults+5Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+6Improves Student Loan Relief+3
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jimmy GomezDemocrat · California