10 Oct October 2007 Educational Equity Brief

1. The College Cost Reduction and Access Act (H.R. 2669) signed by the President on 9/27/07 summary: Pell Grant increased by $1090 over the next five years, reaching $5400 by 2012.  About 5.5 million low- and moderate-income students will benefit from the increase. Cuts interest rates from...