2022 #Thankful4Pell #DoublePell Campaign Highlights Importance, Shortcomings of Pell Grant

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The 9th annual #Thankful4Pell #DoublePell advocacy campaign wrapped up last week. The campaign, which ran November 14-23, saw NCAN members and other supporters express their appreciation for the Pell Grant as well as urge Congress to double the maximum size of the grant.

The campaign, which was primarily social media based, saw 75 tweets using the hashtag #Thankful4Pell. This included NCAN CEO Kim Cook, who was a Pell recipient herself.

I am #Thankful4Pell since a Pell Grant allowed me to complete my degree and pay it forward by leading @NCANetwork, dedicated to closing equity gaps in postsecondary attainment. #DoublePell to create more opportunity. @senatorcardin @ChrisVanHollen @RepSarbanes

— Kim Cook (@NCANCook) November 14, 2022

NCAN urged our members and partners to utilize this social media kit and video to share why Pell was important to them. A special shoutout goes to the Capital Area College Attainment Network for featuring students they serve who have been personally impacted by the Pell Grant.

This week, we're telling everyone why we're #Thankful4Pell. Pell Grants assist our communities by empowering those in need of financial aid and affording them the chance to help pay for post-secondary education. Learn more here: https://t.co/sKluG5Ae4a @NCANetwork pic.twitter.com/67G3V4vpr4

— Capital Area CAN (@CapitalAreaCAN) November 18, 2022

Members also used NCAN’s Action Center to reach out to elected officials to urge them to double the maximum size of the Pell Grant. A total of 30 members of Congress were contacted. 

Thank you again to all who took the time to participate in the campaign. Your efforts make a difference for current and future students.

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