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UC Launches Campaign to Double the Pell Grant, Urging Additional Federal Investment in College Affordability

By UC Office of the President on February 9, 2021 in University

The University of California on Monday (Feb. 8) launched the Double the Pell campaign calling on Congress and the Biden administration to charter a more affordable pathway to higher education for America’s students and families. UC is partnering with the UC Student Association in the national advocacy effort to boost Pell Grants for low-income students across the country.