Summary
The U.S. government has issued new rules for nine universities to follow if they want special access to federal funding. These rules include reducing foreign student enrollment and promoting a variety of political ideas in schools. The universities are currently reviewing these guidelines.
Key Facts
- Nine U.S. universities have been asked to follow specific rules to get better access to federal funds.
- The memo titled "A Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" includes 10 primary rules.
- Universities must not exceed 15% enrollment of international undergraduate students.
- Schools are required to remain politically balanced and not discriminate against conservative ideas.
- A standardized test, like the SAT, is required for all university applicants.
- Tuition must be frozen for five years, and administrative costs should be reduced.
- Universities need to publicly share admission data, including GPA and test scores, without considering race or sex.
- Institutions with large endowments should waive tuition for students in "hard science" programs.
- Universities that do not comply may miss out on federal benefits, while complying institutions will be rewarded.
