By David Nevins On Sept. 15, President Trump’s administration announced a major shift in federal education funding by redirecting nearly $500 million toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges. However, this move came alongside deep cuts to other minority-serving institutions, especially those serving large Hispanic student populations. What are the facts related to these two seemingly diametrically opposed policies of the Trump administration? Q: Is this a one-time increase to HBCUs or a long-term increase, and how much is the increase? The Trump administration’s $500 million boost to HBCUs and tribal colleges is a one-time discretionary investment, not a permanent increase. It represents a 48% funding
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