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How the Pell Grant helped POCs go to college

Sep 7, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Michael Nelson's Pell Grant Experience

  • Michael Nelson, from a single-parent household, received a Pell Grant for college.
  • The grant, though seemingly small, provided crucial financial relief and enabled him to pursue his education.
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Taylor Jennings Brown's Pell Grant Story

  • Taylor Jennings Brown, a journalist, also benefited from Pell Grants during college.
  • She wasn't initially aware of what they were but appreciated not having to repay them.
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Tanya Gartner and Family's Experience

  • Tanya Gartner and her family used Pell Grants to attend community college together.
  • This opportunity significantly improved their financial outlook and opened up new possibilities.
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