Pell grant

Turner, S. 1997. "The Vision and Reality of Pell Grants Unforeseen Consequences for Students and Institutions." Paper presented at the 25th Anniversary Pell Grant Conference, November 13-14, Washington DC. 

Students began earning SIE funds in February, 1988. By the end of the 1989-90 school year, 10,417,900 in entitlement to scholarships had been earned by 35,861 students. Students and their parents receive a cumulative quarterly statement of earnings, but the money is paid directly to the post-secondary institution selected by the student. SIE funds can be used only at Pell Grant- or Ohio Instructional Grant-approved two- and four-year colleges, technical, and vocational schools. 

Community college transfer students in Florida receive more Pell Grant awards (federal grants based on economic need) than their four year degree earning counterparts regardless of ethnicity (see figure 7.4). 

Figure 7.4 Percent Pell Grant Recipients by Enrollment and Ethnicity in Florida...

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