Trump administration proposes college accountability tied to graduate earnings

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 27

The Department of Education's new Student Tuition and Transparency System would cut federal loans and Pell Grants to colleges whose graduates earn less than typical high school graduates.
Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent emphasized that taxpayers should not subsidize programs that fail to improve graduates' earnings, aiming to protect families from unaffordable student debt.
The proposal faces expected opposition from higher education institutions, but supporters argue it will shift focus toward affordable, workforce-aligned degrees and hold colleges accountable for student outcomes.

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