Trump education cuts will make it more difficult for low-income students to afford college
The Trump administration's higher education policies, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will make it more difficult for low-income students to afford college by restricting federal student aid and penalizing institutions that serve vulnerable students. The policies will particularly harm students pursuing public-service careers in fields like education, nursing, and social work.
The Trump administration's higher education policies will harm low-income students and institutions that serve them. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act restricts federal student aid, capping graduate borrowing at $20,500 per year for certain fields. Institutions that prepare students for public-service careers will be hit hard, particularly in areas with healthcare workforce shortages. A new 'earnings premium' metric will penalize programs that fail to meet earnings benchmarks, potentially harming institutions that serve historically excluded communities. The administration has also halted discretionary funding for minority-serving institution programs, further challenging Catholic and community-based colleges. The policies will limit access to higher education for students pursuing careers in essential professions.
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