On Pell Grant’s 50th Birthday, UC Is the One Making a Wish

Dave Jones — June 07, 2022 - 1:12pm

The University of California is “passing around” a digital birthday card for the federal government’s Pell Grant program, which turns 50 years old June 23. The card will be delivered to Congress with an appeal to “Double the Pell.”

UC Launches Campaign to Double the Pell Grant

Julia Ann Easley — February 09, 2021 - 12:41pm

The University of California on Monday (Feb. 8) launched the Double the Pell campaign calling on Congress and the Biden administration to charter a more affordable pathway to higher education for America’s students and families. UC is partnering with the UC Student Association in the national advocacy effort to boost Pell Grants for low-income students across the country.

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On Pell Grant’s 50th Birthday, UC Is the One Making a Wish

UC Launches Campaign to Double the Pell Grant