Multimedia Gallery - In fiscal year 2007, minority students saw a six-year low in the funding rate for S&E programs.

September 8, 2009

In fiscal year 2007, minority students saw a six-year low in the funding rate for S&E programs.

In fiscal year 2007, federal agencies gave more than $1,025,000 to academic institutions that primarily serve historically black, Hispanic and Native American students. The total was less than that given in previous years. In some cases, the funding totals declined two straight years.

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