For decades, a four-year university degree was seen as the primary path to a successful career in the U.S. But with the national student debt now exceeding a staggering $1.7 trillion , today’s students are rightfully questioning that assumption. Faced
Author: Bryon Austin

Pell Grant 2025-26: What’s Confirmed — and What’s Still on the Table For higher-education leaders, financial-aid officers, and journalists following federal policy. Key Takeaways Maximum award locked in: $7,395 for 2025-26—the same as last year.fsapartners.ed.gov Eligibility formula refreshed: Last year’s