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Join President Drake in celebrating 50 years of Pell Grants

Pell Grant has helped approximately 80 million low-income students to go to college! Hear from President Drake why it's so important, then take a moment to sign our birthday card.


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Football great Justin Forsett joins UC’s call to Double the Pell

Justin's call-to-action is the latest in a nearly eight-month campaign led by UC and the UC Student Association to double the value of the Pell Grant.


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UCAN: Championing UC’s mission in California, Washington, D.C. and beyond

 Learn how the UC Advocacy Network is working to make a difference for the university and its students — including an effort to double the Pell Grant. 


Calling all Pell Grant recipients: Share your story!

If you've received a Pell Grant, we'd love to hear how it's helped you achieve your future.


See UC students in action as they work to double the Pell!

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.


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UC students ask lawmakers to increase financial aid

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.


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Support students: Help double the Pell Grant!

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