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Coverage dated August 7, 2025

College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid

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An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges. Some, such as Yale and Stanford, have already laid off staff or implemented hiring freezes. The tax was signed into law by President Donald Trump and takes effect in 2026.

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  1. KOB 4

    College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid (opens KOB 4)

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    An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges. Some, such as Yale and Stanford, have already laid off staff or implemented hiring freezes. The tax was signed into law by President Donald Trump and takes effect in 2026.

  2. NBC New York

    College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes, could mean cuts in financial aid (opens NBC New York)

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    Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are expected to pay the 8% rate next year.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes, could mean financial aid cuts (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges.

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