THE FUTURE OF LOWER-INCOME STUDENTS IN HIGHER …

of the average cost of college tuition and fees. Total average college cost with room and board was $2,587, while the amount of the maximum grant was $1,600. Pell Grant Historical Figures, supra note 36. Thus, the maximum grant covered almost 62% of the total cost, while the average grant covered only 31% of the total cost. See id. 44 ................
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