Trump Administration Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Students and Targets International Education Funding

The Trump administration has proposed a rule to charge schools a $70,000 fee per international student seeking to work in the U.S. through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. This move, published in the Federal Register, is part of a broader effort to curb foreign enrollment and has drawn criticism from educational organizations. Additionally, the administration is seeking to withdraw nearly $70 million from international education and foreign language programs, labeling some as 'woke' and drawing opposition from university associations and lawmakers.