Financial Aid for Low Income Students-No Cause for Envy

Four hands reaching towards a suspended $5 bill, with the text "financial assistance for low-income students-no cause for envy.

hands grabbing money representing financial aid for low income studentsWhen I went to college, back in the 80’s, my Pell Grant covered my tuition. My parents were usually able to help pay for books and my student loans and part-time jobs paid for room and board. Thanks to financial aid, I was able to graduate from an honors program at my state flagship university in four years.

How many people can do that today?

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