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Facts for students and parents on the new American Opportunity Education Tax Credit. Information on how the new law affects them.

First, what is the Pell Grant? The Federal Pell Grant Program provides grants to low-income students looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree or postsecondary education. It is dependent on certain criteria, including the student’s financial situation, the tuition cost for the chosen college, the size of the student’s family, and whether or not the student [...]

Both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate versions of the stimulus bill contain major benefits for post-secondary education students. There are differences between the House and Senate bills. Both bills include a Pell Grant increase and an education tax credit that is partially refundable, for the first time. The House bill also includes [...]