The University of California system has reported that 39% of its undergraduates receive Pell Grants – the highest level of students receiving federal financial aid in UC history. The Los Angeles Times reported:
Last year, the Democratic Congress raised Pell scholarships to their highest level in history, $5,550 in 2010. The increase in federal financial aid was part of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), legislation drafted by Chairman Miller. SAFRA will help the country reach President Obama’s goal of producing the most college graduates by 2020 by helping make college affordable for American families.
University of California President Mark Yudof shared his news by visiting Grant Union High School in Del Paso Heights, Calif., telling students that a college education is not out of reach. The Sacramento Bee heard reaction from students:
“An estimated 70,000 UC undergraduates are receiving federal Pell grants, which typically are awarded to students with family incomes below $50,000. According to the report, that is the largest number in UC history and represents 39% of its undergraduates, up from 35% last year.”
Last year, the Democratic Congress raised Pell scholarships to their highest level in history, $5,550 in 2010. The increase in federal financial aid was part of the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), legislation drafted by Chairman Miller. SAFRA will help the country reach President Obama’s goal of producing the most college graduates by 2020 by helping make college affordable for American families.
University of California President Mark Yudof shared his news by visiting Grant Union High School in Del Paso Heights, Calif., telling students that a college education is not out of reach. The Sacramento Bee heard reaction from students:
“‘I'm from a low-income family and this makes me want to go to college even more,’ said Grant High junior Alana Gerasimchuk. ‘It makes me confident that I can go to UC Berkeley.’
“Former Grant High student CrystalKay Fairrington said it's important for kids in Del Paso Heights and other communities to know there are opportunities out there. Fairrington, who also spoke at the pep rally, attends UC Berkeley.
‘Students think it's beyond their reach, and it's not,” she said.”
