The Grove City College v. Bell (1984)

The Grove City College v. Bell (1984) case addressed whether federal student aid programs could be withheld from a college solely because of violations related to student enrollment or campus conduct. The Supreme Court ruled that such aid cannot be easily denied unless the violation affects the specific student's access to financial assistance, rather than penalizing the entire institution. Essentially, the Court emphasized that federal aid laws must be applied carefully, ensuring they target specific programs and students, rather than broadly punishing schools for issues not directly related to federal funding.