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Trump Cuts $350M in Funding for Minority Colleges

10/8/2025

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  • The Trump administration cuts $350 million in funding for minority-serving colleges, reducing student-support programs in California.
  • Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other community colleges face about $20 million in federal grant losses, threatening dual enrollment and STEM initiatives.
  • California’s community colleges deploy a $60 million state block grant to offset losses, and Chancellor Sonya Christian emphasizes continuity in services despite sustainability concerns.