WASHINGTON – If you’re a college student looking for tuition help, beware the fine print. Despite proposed increases to the Pell Grant program, President Bush’s budget plan might still leave students to foot large tuition bills because of additional cuts to campus-based financial aid and the rising cost of education.
“His budget proposal will end up with a reduction in financial aid in general,” said Steve Van Ess, director of student financial services at UW-Madison.