Trump Administration Executive Actions

Letters that CGS has submitted and signed onto within the first 100 days of the 47th presidential administration.

Letters to Congress and the Administration

Higher Education Community Letter to House and Senate Education Committees

On April 9, the higher education community, including CGS sent a letter to the House of Representatives and Senate in support of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program and affordable Income Driven Repayment (IDR) plans.

Higher Education Community Letter to the Department of Education

On February 25, 2025, the higher education community, including CGS sent a letter to Craig Trainor, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, requesting that the Department rescind their February 14, Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) and engage the higher education community on the agency’s latest interpretation of the Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (SFFA) ruling.

CGS Letter to the Trump Transition Team

On November 22, 2024, the Council of Graduate Schools sent a letter to the president’s transition team introducing the organization and highlighting CGS’s role in advancing graduate education and research across a diverse range of institutions. The letter outlined priorities including expanding financial aid, supporting graduate education programs, and advancing scientific research and innovation.