The Trump administration is giving states a significant leg up over higher ed institutions and other nonprofits in grant competitions for long-standing college-access efforts—a move that some advocates worry could fundamentally change the programs.
However, it’s not yet clear how many states took the Education Department up on its offer, though several told Inside Higher Ed they applied. Applications were due last month, and decisions are expected later this year.
Historically, colleges and universities have directly received grant funding for the programs, which are part of TRIO, and then used that money to help low-income middle and high school students and some adults attend and complete college. But recent solicitations for grant applications show the administration wants to give states the funding.
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