Recently, Riverland Community College, like all colleges in the Minnesota State Colleges and universities system, suffered a 10-percent cut in public funding after the state government completed the higher education bill. Our college expressed concerns that four straight years of cuts would pass a greater financial burden onto students.
Unfortunately, as national officials negotiate the debt-ceiling package, Pell Grants are at risk. The Pell Grant program is targeted because of recent increases in program costs.
If you or someone you know receive/received Pell Grants as financial aid or if you are concerned about Pell cuts, we encourage you to sign the Ed Trust “Stand Up for Students” online petition.
