From US Hope to Halt: International students affected by Donald Trump’s 15% enrollment cap

Trump international student cap, Student Visa Exchange Program: According to The Wall Street Journal, a memo from the US government titled 'Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education' mandates that no more than 15 percent of undergraduates may be enrolled under the Student Visa Exchange Program and restricts students from any one country to only 5 percent.US Student Visa Exchange Program: In a shocking development, the administration of Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to nine elite universities in the country, demanding that they limit international undergraduate enrollment to 15 percent or forfeit ‘preferential’ federal funding.The US government memo titled ‘Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education’ stipulates that the number of undergraduates enrolled under the Student Visa Exchange Program must not exceed 15 percent, with a further restriction limiting students from any one country to only 5 percent, according to The Wall Street Journal.A memo named A Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education has been sent by the White House to nine of the nation’s top-tier universities, such as MIT, Dartmouth, and the University of Pennsylvania.

This document sets forth guidelines for student admissions, faculty hiring, and campus culture, linking compliance to federal incentives. The memo's core element is a proposal that could transform the future of American higher education: limiting international undergraduate enrollment to 15 percent. Moreover, the nine-page directive restricts the percentage of students from any single country to no more than five percent.