The “Big, Beautiful Bill” added additional taxes on a small set of universities. Now budget cuts have hit campuses across the Ivy League and elsewhere.

Students who are economically disadvantaged are far less likely to receive a degree or certificate. In Texas, nearly 60% of public education students are economically disadvantaged.

GCU said the designation will allow them to provide more private scholarships; partner more with school districts, hospitals and donors; receive government relief funds and grants; and participate in NCAA athletics.

As the Ivies push graduates into careers in consulting, finance and tech, organizers with the Class Action movement are questioning their schools’ corporate partnerships.

Administering exams was once simple, but many professors now must juggle a growing number of students with official disability accommodations requiring extra time, special rooms or approved technology.

Rural students graduate at high rates but enroll in college less often due to limited recruitment and course access. Experts urge universities to bolster outreach and support for these communities.

The Trump administration’s plan to cut $980 million from federal work study threatens a program that helps nearly 700,000 students stay enrolled. Experts warn the reductions could limit campus jobs vital to students’ finances and success.

Despite visa restrictions and funding cuts, U.S. universities saw only slight declines in foreign student visas this year. The drop in arrivals likely reflects fewer students traveling abroad, not reduced enrollment.