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Aid Under Fire: U.S. FY-26 Budget Proposes Deep Cuts to TRIO and Student Support Programs

Updated: July 20, 2025 09:52

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The Trump administration’s FY26 budget request has ignited fierce debate by proposing sweeping changes to federal student aid, including the complete elimination of the $1.2 billion TRIO program, which supports nearly 870,000 lowincome, firstgeneration, and disabled students across the country.
 
Major Cuts and Restructuring
  • The budget seeks a 15.3% reduction in Department of Education discretionary funding, slashing $12 billion from FY24 levels
  • Pell Grant maximum awards would drop by $1,685 to $5,710, affecting millions of students
  • Federal WorkStudy funding would be reduced by $980 million, leaving only $250 million for the program
  • Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) are proposed for full elimination
TRIO Program in the Crosshairs
  • The administration cites concerns over performance metrics and accountability as justification for cutting TRIO
  • Bipartisan opposition has emerged, with lawmakers like Sen. Susan Collins defending TRIO’s proven impact on college access and completion
  • Advocates warn that eliminating TRIO would disproportionately harm underserved communities and widen educational inequities
Political and Legislative Outlook
  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the cuts as a move to reduce bureaucracy and empower states
  • Congress must finalize the budget by September 30, 2025, with House markups scheduled for the week of July 21
  • Lawmakers from both parties are expected to challenge the proposed reductions, especially those targeting student aid
Implications and Public Response
  • Critics argue the cuts undermine efforts to make higher education accessible and affordable
  • The budget has sparked nationwide advocacy campaigns urging Congress to preserve TRIO and related programs
Sources: NASFAA, Council for Opportunity in Education, NAICU, U.S. Department of Education, CGS.

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