We cannot let higher education become a gated community for the wealthy, but that’s exactly where it is headed
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Washington lawmakers and the Trump administration passed a major legislative package this summer that will cut funding for programs that help students from low-income backgrounds — making it far harder for these students to afford and complete college.
The leaders behind these cuts claim that they’re necessary to curb wasteful spending and keep higher education accountable. But that line of thinking is woefully misguided — and destructive — for our entire nation.
Originally published: October 20, 2025
Author: Sameer Gadkaree
Position: President
Institution: The Institute for College Access and Success
Published by: The Hechinger Report