Bush Budget Has Controversy, But Few Gains
Many student aid programs face funding freeze
By Charles Dervarics
The Bush administration is proposing a funding freeze for many student aid programs next year while cutting a variety of K-12 initiatives, including several projects to promote school reform.
The top Pell grant for needy students would remain unchanged at the current $4,000, while the budget would eliminate some campus-based loans and an incentive program for states to offer their own need-based aid. At the K-12 level, the budget would provide a moderate increase for the Title I program but would cut funds for after-school services and career education while eliminating smaller programs on technology and high school reform.
