The Senate also pulled out a change to the Pell Grant program, which provides federal aid to low-income students to attend colleges and universities. Right now, students are considered full time and qualify for the maximum amount of aid if they take 12 credits a semester.

After narrowly passing the Senate, Pres. Trump's massive spending and tax cut plan faces new challenges in the House over concerns over Medicaid cuts and adding trillions to the national debt.

The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes.