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6/6 Read the latest blog post from EdTrust’s SVP Wil Del Pilar to learn more about what’s at stake and why federal action is needed now to protect Pell: bit.ly/4mqpMw2

5/6 Protecting Pell Grants means protecting opportunity, economic mobility, and a stronger future U.S. workforce.

1/6 Pell Grants are one of the most important tools for making college affordable in the U.S. but they’re at risk.

🚨Across the U.S., students are missing school at alarming rates. Join EdTrust to find out how to respond in this moment. 🗓️Wednesday, April 15th at 2pm EST 🔗Register for the webinar using this link: edtru.st/48tMspu #StudentSuccess

April 15–16: Join @JUST_Equations #TMO26 to hear how we’re meeting the moment and ensuring that #matheducation becomes a gateway to opportunity for all students. Register now: bit.ly/tmo-2026-regis…

🚨Join us TODAY at 2pm EST to explore how “school hardening” strategies may be impacting students in unintended ways—contributing to chronic absenteeism and disconnection. Let’s rethink what true school safety looks like. Register: bit.ly/4txVZUu

400,000+ NY students are in schools using reading programs science says don't work. That's not a data point. Those are children. Read @EdTrustNY's new report for the solutions. 🔗 edtru.st/3POK9qN

$8.5 BILLION cut to K-12 education. Programs for students with disabilities: gone. Support for immigrant students: at risk. College success programs: eliminated. This isn’t a budget—it’s a heist. Congress must reject it. #ProtectPublicEducation #GreatAmericanHeist

A working adult shouldn't have to choose between paying rent and getting the skills they need for a better job. Workforce Pell changes that, but only if states implement it right. @EdTrust's new guide shows how ➡️ edtrust.org/rti/guide-to-i… #WorkforcePell #EducationEquity

“Universities must recognize that financial aid is not just about tuition. Students need support for food, housing, transportation, clothing, and emergencies.” — Lynn

This is something that both Congress and college leaders need to pay attention to.

Thanks to the simpler FAFSA application, almost 2 million students are eligible for federal financial aid, called the Pell Grant. (Even if you’re thinking you may not qualify, you should still apply! You have until June 30th.)

Here’s What You Should Know

Almost 2 Million Students Are Eligible for Pell Grants.