UT Austin is one of nine universities the Trump administration has asked to sign an agreement in order to receive an advantage in accessing federal funds.

The letters from the White House came with a 10-point contract titled "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," as first reported by The Wall Street Journal . The White House says the terms are intended to improve university standards and outcomes.

The letter says institutions that sign the compact will have better access to funding, including "substantial and meaningful federal grants." UT System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin Eltife said in a statement that university leaders are "honored" to be selected for potential funding advantages.

Eltife said that the UT System has worked closely with Texas Gov. Greg Abbot

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