But you know why the Pell grants have gone up in their numbers?
About 3.7 million college students received an average Pell grant of $1,518 in the 1993-94 academic year.
That is exactly what the existing program of Pell grants does.
Those institutions are most likely to have part of the Pell grants left over after tuition, and can give some directly to students.
And that the average Pell Grant is about $1,600 a year.
In the mid-1970's, Pell grants covered over 60 percent of average tuition bills.
We'll also find out how easy - or hard - it can be to get a Pell Grant to help put you through college.
Virtually every one of those off-campus students received a Pell grant, $5.3 million in 1991 and '92.
Federal programs like Pell grants and guaranteed student loans also help students at both kinds of institutions.
Applicants are eligible for both Pell grants and federal student loans.
