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Proposed budget would increase Pell maximum by $100
Steve Young
Issue date: 2/15/05 Section: News
In addition, Jevitts said he will be going to Hartford on March 28 to lobby congressmen on this issue. USG has proclaimed March 14 to March 18 the "Higher Education Act Awareness Week."
"I am very disappointed. These grants allow many students to have greater access to higher education. It is necessary to improve our state's economic and social competitiveness," Jevitts said referring to the President's recently-released budget,
According to the USSA statistics records, the strength of the Pell Grant has declined from covering 84 percent of tuition at a four year public institution in 1975-76, to only covering 34 percent today. Jevitts said that this is because, "its purchasing power is not as strong because its value has not been adjusted since the time it was instituted."
USG supports the USSA's proposal to make the Pell Grant a fully-funded program. But, because of the HEA drug condition during its three-year period, 128,951 students have not been able to receive aid.
"Rapists and molesters can receive financial aid, but those who are convicted of a minor charge can never receive financial aid even if rehabilitated. Education is the best way for someone to be rehabilitated," Jevitts said.
The organization wants full repeal of this provision. The USSA would like Congress to provide more funding for the Gear Up program, which is, according to information provided by USG, vital in improving the lives of many low income students, providing access to mentorship and other support services so as to ensure admittance into college. Under the current law, students are forced to pay fees up front in order to get loans. This law cuts the student's funds for actual education costs and requires them to pay interest on the loans.
According to information provided by USG, financial obstacles have prevented 48 percent of college-qualified, low income high school graduates from attending a four year university. Seventy-five percent of UConn students receive some sort of financial aid.
"I am very disappointed. These grants allow many students to have greater access to higher education. It is necessary to improve our state's economic and social competitiveness," Jevitts said referring to the President's recently-released budget,
According to the USSA statistics records, the strength of the Pell Grant has declined from covering 84 percent of tuition at a four year public institution in 1975-76, to only covering 34 percent today. Jevitts said that this is because, "its purchasing power is not as strong because its value has not been adjusted since the time it was instituted."
USG supports the USSA's proposal to make the Pell Grant a fully-funded program. But, because of the HEA drug condition during its three-year period, 128,951 students have not been able to receive aid.
"Rapists and molesters can receive financial aid, but those who are convicted of a minor charge can never receive financial aid even if rehabilitated. Education is the best way for someone to be rehabilitated," Jevitts said.
The organization wants full repeal of this provision. The USSA would like Congress to provide more funding for the Gear Up program, which is, according to information provided by USG, vital in improving the lives of many low income students, providing access to mentorship and other support services so as to ensure admittance into college. Under the current law, students are forced to pay fees up front in order to get loans. This law cuts the student's funds for actual education costs and requires them to pay interest on the loans.
According to information provided by USG, financial obstacles have prevented 48 percent of college-qualified, low income high school graduates from attending a four year university. Seventy-five percent of UConn students receive some sort of financial aid.