College Affordability and Accessibility Act

This bill would raise the total maximum Federal Pell Grant to $14,800 per student for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. Starting in 2028-2029, that $14,800 amount would be adjusted each year based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The bill would also let students who used Pell Grants during their first bachelor's degree, but have semesters left, use them toward a first postbaccalaureate course of study. It would increase the lifetime limit on Pell Grant eligibility from 12 semesters to 16 semesters.

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Sponsors

• Christian D. Menefee Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors