House Bill Proposes Significant Cuts to Federal Education Budget

A House Appropriations Committee bill for fiscal year 2027 suggests a 10% reduction in the Department of Education's budget, potentially decreasing federal funding for higher education institutions. While it includes a modest increase to the maximum Pell Grant, it also proposes substantial cuts to the Federal Work-Study and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant programs. An amendment within the bill would reclassify advanced nursing programs as professional degrees, allowing those students higher federal borrowing limits.