Educators warn US$70,000 work-training fee could deter students
· Politics · United States
American educators warned that a Trump administration proposal to impose a US$70,000 fee on universities for international students seeking work experience could deter foreign enrolment, threatening billions in economic contributions and the country's global influence. The proposal is part of broader changes to international student policy.
Why it matters：International students are a major US export earner and talent pipeline; steep fees could push them to other English-speaking countries.
Key points
- The proposal would impose a US$70,000 fee on universities.
- Educators warn it could deter foreign enrolment.
- They cite billions in economic contributions at risk.
Sources (original reporting)
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