Window of Opportunity [electronic resource] : Targeting Federal Grant Aid to Students with the Lowest Incomes / Courtney McSwain.

This report discusses the ability of specific policy options in strengthening the Pell Grant program to meet the significant financial needs of low-income students. These policy options include: (1) raising the appropriated maximum Pell Grant award; (2) raising both the minimum and appropriated maxi...

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Online Access: Full Text (via ERIC)
Main Author: McSwain, Courtney
Corporate Authors: Institute for Higher Education Policy, American Association of State Colleges and Universities
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 2008.
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