"Pell Grants are the cornerstone of federal financial ... or if it's border or defense, they might have to tap into it, which would be a travesty." Any Pell Grant cut "would be extremely negative ...

Some are concerned about losing their financial aid due to congress possibly wanting to reduce the funds available in their Pell Grants. Leaving some students not wanting to pursue higher education.

Grants are need-based aid that you do not have to repay ... Priority given to federal Pell grant recipients. The TAP Grant application is available on-line via the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal ...