US Education Department Mandates Fund Justification and Rescinds International Education Funds

The U.S. Department of Education now requires all grantees to submit written justifications for federal fund drawdowns starting November 1, 2026, under a new "defend the spend" order. Concurrently, President Trump announced a $70 million rescission of Title VI international education program funds, which the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) is challenging. These actions significantly alter federal education funding oversight and availability.