US Department Of Education Released Seven Priorities Under The Fund For The Improvement Of Postsecondary Education

On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education unveiled seven priorities under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) for the FY 2025 competition. The Department has focused its priorities on supporting four areas of identified national need, which include: expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI), protecting and promoting civil discourse on college and university campuses, encouraging accreditation reform, and building capacity for high-quality short-term programs.

The Notice Inviting Applications for the FIPSE competition has been published in the Federal Register. The Department expects to make awards by December 31, 2025.