And how would a low income Pell recipient pay back that ‘grant’? This requirement would make a difficult life more desperate. There are legitimate reasons for non-completion. And you can’t get blood from a stone.
A few years ago, I heard a story on the radio of a young man who received a traffic violation. He could not pay the ticket nor the court fees, and landed in jail. His only way out was to pay. Unfortunately, he lost his minimum wage job because he was in jail. He then needed the help of a lawyer, which resulted in more debt. It was a sad story of a life unraveling. This Pell pay back policy reminds me of that story.
But yes, let’s repeal the estate tax.