As Republicans on Capitol Hill look to potentially spend billions on mass deportations, tax cuts and other Trump administration priorities, the House GOP is hunting for ways to save money elsewhere. But some of the slashes they’re suggesting could harm colleges, universities and the students they serve, higher ed advocates say. Potential cuts could include…
The university has faced backlash from faculty and students since announcing it would slash academic and athletic programs in the face of a $24 million deficit. Sonoma State University unveiled a dramatic plan to confront its $23.9 million budget deficit Jan. 22, announcing faculty layoffs, the elimination of academic departments and degree programs, and the…
As congressional Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Donald Trump’s legislative initiatives, free meals for many school children could be on the chopping block. The House Ways and Means Committee included a program that feeds students in high-need school districts on a list of potential cuts that was obtained by Politico….
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Leaders of California State University voiced alarm Wednesday that proposed state funding cuts would be “catastrophic” and cripple the nation’s largest four-year public higher education system’s ability to serve as a powerful engine of progress for low-income and underserved students. Under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2025-26 budget, CSU faces a $375-million funding cut — a…
Emotions flared Thursday afternoon as students and faculty gathered outside Sonoma State’s student center to watch the town hall meeting set up by administrators to answer questions about the university’s recently announced budget cuts. “You made these decisions, these draconian decisions to cut athletics, to cut entire academic departments, to destroy the mature careers of…
Indian Students Abroad Face New Tax Scrutiny Under Budget 2025 Changes. (Representative Image) The Union Budget 2025, while focused on accelerating domestic growth and fiscal consolidation, also signals a more stringent tax regime for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), including students and young professionals abroad. As the government moves to strengthen regulatory oversight and clamp down on…
After months of discussion about modernizing Alabama’s school funding system, Gov. Kay Ivey now plans to direct $100 million toward high-needs schools and students. Officials are still debating options to overhaul school funding, but Ivey’s one-time earmark is the first public indication of her support for rethinking the state’s decades-old formula, which is based on…
At Sonoma State University, lower enrollment is worsening financial cutbacks. Credit: Ally Valiente / EdSource When Kaitlin Anderson committed to play golf for Sonoma State University, she posed proudly in a Seawolves sweatshirt. But last week, school officials announced that they plan to end all NCAA sports next year, part of a bid to balance…
Managing personal finances can be a challenge for students juggling tuition, living expenses and the desire to save money. With limited income and mounting expenses, budgeting is key to staying on track. Budgeting apps offer a practical solution by helping students track spending, set financial goals, and manage money more effectively. These apps provide a…
