Washington Watch: Student Aid

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Washington Watch: House ed committee cuts Pell grants, approves risk-sharing

The House Education and Workforce Committee on Tuesday passed major changes to federal student aid programs that, if unaltered, will dramatically reduce Pell Grant support for community college students. Institutions would also have to return funds…