Bush Outlines Plan
For Pell — With Math, Science String Attached
WASHINGTON — Texas Gov. George W. Bush wants to offer college students more Pell grant money if they pursue math or science studies.
The Republican's new plan would provide $1 billion more for Pell grants — if students take college-level math or science courses while still in high school. Students also could obtain the extra aid if they do well on Advanced Placement exams in math or science.
Those who qualify based on their high school coursework could get an extra $1,000 through Pell. The current maximum grant is $3,300, though that
figure is likely to increase slightly
next year.
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