Navigating Demographic Shifts and Policy Upheaval

Higher education has long been America’s crown jewel, powering our leadership in research, innovation, and business. Yet that advantage is under pressure. The Class of 2025 marks a demographic peak; afterward, both the number of U.S. high-school graduates and the share who enroll in college are projected to fall for at least a decade. At the same time, stricter immigration enforcement and visa limits are likely to shrink graduating classes and international enrollment—just when many campuses need those students most.

Layered onto these shifts are federal and state policies poised to reshape admissions and affordability:

• Supreme Court limits on race-conscious review
• Pushback against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Lower federal loan ceilings and grant aid
• Cuts to research budgets
• Reduced safety-net funding that pressures states to raise tuition

Join LifeLaunchr Founder & CEO Venkates “Swami” Swaminathan for a clear-eyed, non-political briefing on what these forces mean for students of every income level, background, and academic interest. You’ll learn what’s known, what’s uncertain, and—most importantly—how to build a forward-looking admissions and financial plan that safeguards your goals.

Why Attend?

• See which colleges may become more (or less) competitive
• Map today’s need-based and merit-aid landscape to your situation
• Take home timelines and talking points for family and counselor planning

Can’t make it live? Register anyway—every registrant receives the complete replay and resource packet.