U.S. colleges face financial pressure as international student enrollment diminishes sharply due to visa restrictions and heightened scrutiny under Trump administration policies. Institutions like the University of Central Missouri report reduced international graduate intake, affecting tuition revenue critical to balancing budgets, especially at smaller universities with limited endowments. International students often pay full tuition, representing substantial income streams. Policy changes including visa appointment delays and proposed limits on student stay duration exacerbate enrollment challenges, heightening financial instability for many higher education institutions heavily reliant on foreign students.