Pell Grants: Declining in Helping the Cost of College

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CAF STAFF

20 years ago, Pell Grants covered half the cost of attending public college. Today, it’s only one-third.

Source
“Trends in Student Aid 2007,” College Board. http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/about/news_info/trends/trends_aid_07.pdf.