Grant cuts force L.A. colleges to drop student aid
By The BriefBrief
Federal grant cuts to Hispanic-serving colleges are being described as discriminatory by the Trump administration, and California community colleges and California State Universities say they must eliminate key student support programs. The reductions are affecting campus services tied to the lost federal funding.
WHO:California community colleges and California State Universities; Hispanic-serving colleges; the Trump administration (federal grant decision-makers)
WHAT:Federal grant cuts are forcing California campuses to eliminate student support programs previously funded through those grants.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:The cuts are tied to federal grant decisions that the Trump administration deems discriminatory, leading to the loss of funding for student support programs.
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