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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Face Challenges With Federal Funding Cuts

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Face Challenges With Federal Funding Cuts

Update: 2025-12-31
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California is home to the largest number of Hispanic-serving institutions in the country. That’s a federal program that allows colleges and universities to apply for federal grants if at least a quarter of their students identify as Hispanic. Earlier this year, The Trump administration cut funding for the program, which has helped serve many Latino students in California, benefiting from supportive environments geared toward them.


Reporter: Blanca Torres, KQED




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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Face Challenges With Federal Funding Cuts

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Face Challenges With Federal Funding Cuts

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