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IHEP Joins 100+ Organizations Urging Congress to Protect the Pell Grant Program

Published Feb 26, 2025

Washington, DC (February 26, 2025) – IHEP joined over 100 organizations in sending a letter to Congress urging immediate action to address a $2.7 billion shortfall in the Pell Grant program—the first significant funding gap in over a decade. The letter highlights that without swift intervention, millions of students could lose vital financial support, jeopardizing college access at a time when students can least afford it.

Read the full letter.