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Presidential Proclamation: National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week 2024

Original title: National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2024

September 6, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation highlights federal priorities regarding higher education funding and student debt relief for institutions serving large populations of Hispanic and Latino students.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions

These institutions are the subject of the federal recognition and the recipients of the federal funding programs mentioned in the proclamation.

Student loan borrowers

Borrowers are subject to the administration's student loan debt relief programs and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) adjustments described in the text.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 6, 2024.

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Summary

President Biden has proclaimed September 9 through September 15, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week to recognize the role of these colleges in supporting Hispanic and Latino students. The document highlights federal investments in these institutions and broader administration efforts regarding student loan debt relief and Pell Grant increases.

Key Facts

There are over 500 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the United States.
The administration reports investing $15 billion in HSIs, including $11 billion via the American Rescue Plan.
The proclamation designates September 9–15, 2024, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
The administration reports $170 billion in student loan debt cancellation for nearly 5 million people.

Why It Matters

This proclamation highlights federal priorities regarding higher education funding and student debt relief for institutions serving large populations of Hispanic and Latino students.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)?

The document describes HSIs as postsecondary institutions that serve over half of all Hispanic and Latino college students in the United States.

What does this proclamation change for students?

The proclamation itself is a ceremonial designation; however, it outlines existing administration policies such as student loan debt relief and increases to Pell Grant awards.

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Expansion of PSLF Relief

The document notes a significant increase in PSLF relief, citing 946,000 borrowers receiving relief compared to 7,000 prior to the current administration.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program