Trump Administration Targets Tax Exemption for Private Colleges with DEI Policies The tax exemption afforded to private colleges in the United States has been a cornerstone of higher education funding since 1954, when Congress granted it through the Internal Revenue Code.
This exemption allows these institutions to operate without paying federal income taxes, providing them with a significant financial advantage over their public counterparts.
However, recent actions taken by the Trump administration seek to strip this privilege from private colleges that prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.