Member Advisory and Action Alert
February 16, 2011

FY 2012 Budget Request and FY 2011 Budget Debate

The Obama Administration announced its FY 2012 budget recommendations with mixed news for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).  The Administration's five year spending freeze on most discretionary programs eliminates some programs, including some for HSIs.

The 2012 budget includes $117 million for Title V Part A (Developing HSIs) and $22 million for Title V Part B (Developing Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans) level with 2010.  The HUD University Partnership Programs, including the HSIAC, is zeroed out for FY 2012.

However, the Department of Education’s budget also includes first-time funding of $40 million for the new Hawkins Centers of Excellence program to increase the “talent pool of effective minority educators by expanding and reforming teacher education programs at MSIs.” Also, the National Science Foundation budget includes $20 million in new funds for HSIs under the Transforming Broadening Participation in STEM Program.

Congress is still debating FY 2011 appropriations.  HR 1 would reduce the Title V undergraduate program to $17 million for FY 2011.  Other HSI programs would also be significantly cut or eliminated.  The Pell maximum grant would be reduced to $4015.

We urge you to call now and ask your Members of Congress to oppose the cuts proposed by the House.  You may contact your Representative by calling 202-225-2131 and asking for their office.

U.S. Department of Education:
Title V - Developing HSIs:
FY 2011 President's Budget Request: $123 million
FY 2011 House HR 1 proposal: $17 million
FY 2012 President's Budget Request: $117.4 million

Title V Part B - Promoting Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans:
FY 2011 President's Budget Request: $22 million ($11.5 M mandatory/$10.5 M discretionary)
FY 2011 House HR 1 proposal: $11.5 million mandatory (Discretionary amount not included)
FY 2012 President's Budget Request:  $22 million ($11.5 M mandatory/$10.5 M discretionary)

Developing HSI STEM and Articulation programs:
FY 2012 President's Budget Request: $100 million in mandatory funding

Hawkins Centers of Excellence (New):
FY 2012 President's Budget Request: $40 million for teacher education programs at MSIs

Housing and Urban Development:
FY 2011 President's Budget Request: $25 million (same as FY 2010)
FY 2011 House HR 1 proposal: $0
FY 2012 President's Budget Request: $0

U.S. Department of Agriculture:
Education Grants Program for HSIs:
FY 2011 President's Budget Request: $9.237 million
FY 2012 President's Budget Request: $10.137 million (0.9 million increase)

HSACU’s Endowment Fund:
FY 2011 President's Budget Request: $10 million for HSACU Endowment Fund
FY 2012 President's Budget Request: $10 million for HSACU Endowment Fund

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