College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid
- Posted on August 8, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid

A big increase in the tax on university endowments is adding to financial uncertainty for the wealthiest colleges in the U.S., leading several already to lay off staff or implement hiring freezes.