UC is advocating on students behalf for the U.S. government to double the worth of Pell Grants. On Monday, meet some of the students behind the campaign on a live online event.

UC students and leaders testified to the urgent need to reinvest in Pell Grant funding that helps those from low-income families pay for college.

The Double the Pell campaign calls on the federal government to reinvest in Pell Grants, a vital aid program that helps millions afford college.