91亚色传媒

The 91亚色传媒 endorses , legislation that would allow students with disabilities to receive federal Pell Grants without having to enroll in classes full time.

and, unlike student loans, do not have to be paid back. Studies have shown that only — with financial struggles being one of the most significant barriers for degree completion.

Students with for undergraduate studies at similar rates as students without disabilities. However, far fewer pursue graduate degrees, also citing financial struggles as one of the barriers. A recent report by the National Science Foundation found that .

This legislation was introduced by U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle, D-N.Y., and would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, expanding the period a student may receive federal Pell Grants to more than 12 semesters for disabled students with accommodations.

We strongly approve of this bill, as it will contribute to the retention and degree completion of students with disabilities.