Congress poised to come to the aid of cash-strapped college students

Conrad Wilson

Star Tribune

Without financial aid, Jennafer Crammer wouldn't be able to attend college.

A sophomore at the University of Minnesota, Crammer receives federal Pell grants and loans as well as state and university aid to pay for increasing tuition and living expenses.

This academic year, she received more than $13,000 in aid, over half from the federal government. She said she could use more aid if it were available.