Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened a federal investigation into Florida State University regarding 32 scholarships allegedly discriminating based on race or sex. This action follows a complaint filed by the Equal Protection Project, which alleges some programs violate Title VI and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act. FSU countered these claims by stating that all students are eligible to apply for and receive the scholarships, asserting they are funded privately and evaluated equally.