Religiously affiliated institutions are navigating a wave of federal policy changes under the Trump administration that touch campus governance, funding and civil‑rights enforcement. College leaders report heightened advocacy activity as faith‑based colleges lobby for carve‑outs and clarity on compliance issues that could affect accreditation and federal grants. Presidents and trustees are engaging policymakers to explain how new rules intersect with religious missions and student services. The sector is balancing legal risks, potential funding impacts, and reputational concerns while crafting public responses and contingency plans. Administrators said careful advocacy and coalition building will be critical in preserving institutional autonomy and preserving access for faith‑based student populations in the coming policy cycle.