How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused

GiveDirectly got $50 gift cards out to SNAP recipients during last month’s shutdown through a new approach to cash assistance ...

5 Key Changes to Pell Grants Coming in 2026 That Students Need to Know

Beginning in 2026, Pell Grants will cover short certificate programs, while new eligibility rules may reduce aid for some families.