College and Jewish leaders are speaking up against the Trump administration's recent efforts to cancel federal funding for higher education institutions.
As patterns of institutional stress emerge, I would advise colleges and universities to carefully examine the assets of the institution across the arc of time.
As colleges and universities modify curricula to match the rapid pace of technology and the changing needs of the workforce, a new batch of skills is becoming a golden ticket in the hiring process.
In 2024, 71% of the $200 billion education budget went to college student aid, while 25% supported K12 schools, including low-income districts and special education, according to global media nonprofit Poynter.
While the Trump administration overhauls the education system, members of Congress are more vulnerable to influence than we think, said policy leaders at ACE.
The Department of Education manages a $1.47 trillion student loan portfolio as of FY24. Some policy leaders are uncertain whether other federal agencies are prepared to absorb the responsibility.
Institutions will need to seek more partners in the private philanthropic space to help support student financial aid. Income-based loans are one way to maximize contributions, according to these nonprofit leaders.
