Summary
President Donald Trump's proposed federal budget for Fiscal Year 2027 includes significant cuts or eliminations for college access and student support programs. The Institute for College Access & Success warns that these changes could make college more difficult to reach for many students, especially those from low-income or first-generation backgrounds. The White House defends the budget as necessary for reducing spending and shifting more responsibility to states and institutions.
Key Facts
- President Trump's budget proposal suggests major cuts to education funding, targeting programs like TRIO and GEAR UP.
- The budget aims to eliminate the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and reduce Federal Work-Study support.
- The proposal maintains the current Pell Grant award levels.
- The budget includes $3.2 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Education.
- The White House describes the budget as a fiscal reset, focusing on efficiency and reducing waste.
- TICAS claims the budget could negatively impact low-income and first-generation students' ability to attend college.
- The final decision on the proposed budget will be made by Congress.
