However, more stopped-out students returned to college in the 2023-24 academic year, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.
Faced with opposition from the beginning, the state university and for-profit college ended negotiations.
The Education Department's proposal would also radically reduce funding for Federal Work-Study and require a bigger employer contribution.
Participating public universities will set GPA standards each year for first-time and transfer students to gain automatic entry.