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An Increase in Pell Grants Must Be Part of Any Final Budget Deal
October 15, 2021
Macalester College (MN) President Suzanne M. Rivera writes: Student loan debt is a national emergency. The rising cost of college affects families, communities and organizations that require highly educated workers, and it’s a problem we need to tackle together as a state and as a country. Most pressingly, we need to reduce cost as a barrier for lower-income students interested in pursuing a college education. The Pell Grant is an essential tool for doing just that.