4/24: Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Higher Education
The TRiO program includes 8 programs targeted to serve students of first-generation, low income and disabled participants by providing academic support in order to complete secondary and post-secondary education. SEOG monies provide need-based income to around 1.6 million low-income undergraduates a year. The Federal Work-Study program provides part-time jobs for low-income students. If these programs are eliminated or significantly reduced, educational opportunities for deserving students will be gone.
SUGGESTED MEMBER SCRIPT:
“Hi, my name is …, I’m a constituent from “i.e., Durango” zip code 81***. I am opposed to cuts targeting the TRiO and Federal Work-Study programs and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. Vote NO on any of these cuts.
WHO MEMBER IS TO CONTACT :
- Senator Michael Bennet
(970) 259-1710 (Durango) (202) 224-5852 (DC Office)
- Senator Cory Gardner
(970) 415-7416 (Durango) (202) 224-5941 (DC Office)
- Representative Scott Tipton
(970) 259-1490 (Durango) 202-225-4761 (DC Office)
WHEN IS MEMBER TO CALL OR WRITE:
April 24 and throughout the budget hearings.
For further information on the budget, click on this link: www.whitehouse.gov/sites/