Senate OKs aid bill for college students« Thread Started on Jul 21, 2007, 8:09pm » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Senate OKs aid bill for college studentsJuly 21, 2007 read at source> http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nati ... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Maximum federal grants for low-income college students would rise from $4,310 to $5,400 a year by 2011 under legislation passed Friday by the Senate.College students also may find it easier to apply for government-backed loans under another bill the Senate is planning to consider next week. That bill would simplify the federal financial aid application process and would address conflicts of interest in the student loan industry.