International student arrivals in the U.S. dropped sharply by 19%, significantly impacting graduate business schools that rely heavily on foreign enrollment. This trend accompanies broader enrollment challenges and demographic shifts. Meanwhile, new federal tuition tax credits and free-college scholarship initiatives, such as the Kalamazoo Promise, continue to play important roles in expanding access and affordability. Additionally, improvements in FAFSA completion rates signal progress in financial aid accessibility, aided by simplification and early rollout. However, enrollment and financial stability pressures persist across higher education as institutions adapt to changing student demographics and funding models.