The Department of Labor announced a $65 million grant to community colleges to prepare institutions for Workforce Pell expansion, targeting skills and credential programs tied to employment outcomes. At the same time, the Defense Department is weighing ending graduate tuition assistance at 34 institutions, a move that could reduce graduate enrollment among service members and affect school budgets that rely on military students. Together the actions underscore a federal reshaping of higher-ed funding tied to workforce priorities and national security training.