🎙️CWT586: Trump Threatens TRIO Program Offering College Access/Financial Literacy

TRIO programs have faced repeated threats of federal cuts, including proposals by the Trump administration to reduce or eliminate funding for several college access initiatives. For students in rural or low income communities, these programs are often the only structured path toward college readiness. The possibility of losing them raised alarms among educators nationwide who pointed out that TRIO serves students who already stand at the edge of opportunity.