Establish a longer period of Pell Grant semester eligibility for older, returning college students and students returning to college after being involuntarily terminated due to the recession.
Why is this important?
The recent Pell Grant cuts have limited the amount of eligible semesters from 15 to 12--regardless if you received the maximum amount of grant or not. Many people that were laid off were told to return to school and get additional training. If you are in your late 20's and above, this more than likely means that you will not receive a grant--regardless of need, excellent grades, or future contribution to society once you have graduated.
