Reid Setzer, Young Invincibles’ Director of Government Affairs released the below statement on the reported budget cuts:
Pell Grants –
further reporting indicates is still included in the full budget. While the budget contains positive language about Year-Round Pell, that program was reinstated by the recent budget deal and does not need new funding to operate. However, cutting money from Pell imperils the stability of the program and will make it harder to maintain Year-Round Pell, a bipartisan achievement.
CCAMPIS –
Career and Technical Education –
House Democrats and Republicans are working together on improving access to CTE.
Federal Work Study –
vast majority of employers today expect real-world experience from college graduates when they evaluate potential hires, and simply cutting this program walks away from a golden opportunity to discuss how it can work better for low-income students and provide more diverse employment opportunities for those enrolled.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness –
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sarah Schultz, [email protected], 202.734.6510
