Democrats' budget bill would boost college aid« Thread Started on Feb 1, 2007, 2:35am » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Democrats' budget bill would boost college aidBy Maureen GroppeStar Washington BureauWASHINGTON -- College students from low- and middle-income families are in line to get the first increase in direct federal aid in five years. The budget bill Democrats put together to finish last year's uncompleted budget process would increase the maximum Pell Grant a student can receive by $260 to $4,310.read at source> http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a ... -1/ZONES04