FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 14 -- George Mason University issued the following news release:
As one of Virginia's leading institutions for enrolling and graduating Pell Grant recipients, George Mason University has a strong track record of increasing educational opportunities for low-income students. A recent grant from the Pell Initiative for Virginia will provide $6 million to enhance programs and services supporting these students during the 2027 fiscal year. With this latest investment, the university has received a total of $16.7 million from the initiative since 2023.
Administered by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV), the Pell Initiative for Virginia aims to expand access to higher education for Pell-eligible studen...