Is FAFSA Paused? Will Donald Trump's Federal Grant Pause Hit Student Loans?
While programs like Social Security, Medicare, and other direct assistance to individuals are exempt from this pause, given the scope of the freeze, it's still advisable for students and borrowers to monitor official communications from the Department of Education and their loan servicers for updates.
Despite chaos over Trump White House's funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still available
A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday rescinded the memo freezing spending.
Trump federal funding freeze: What pause means for student loans, Pell Grants
A Department of Education spokesperson said Tuesday that student financial aid is still operating under normal conditions
Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in funding pause, but will be reviewed
The Education Department said Tuesday that federal student loans and Pell Grants won't stop flowing to students amid a broader federal funding pause.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha College Students Panic Over Trump's Federal Aid Pause
The federal freeze on the funding sparked outrage among Gen Z and Gen Alpha who rely on key resources like the FAFSA to qualify for financial aid.
Trump admin to pause grants, federal financial assistance programs following executive orders
A memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget reportedly ordered a pause of federal grants, loans and other financial-assistance programs.
White House looks to pause federal grants, loans: What it means for you
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze of federal funding. Will Medicare, Social Security or Medicaid be affected? Here's what to know.
Why is Trump administration pausing federal grants, loans? What to know amid spending freeze in Tennessee
The Trump administration has paused federal grants and loans to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding for programs consistent with the law and Trump's priorities, Reuters reported. Agencies are required to identify legally mandated actions or assistance programs before completing an analysis.
Trump pauses federal loans and grants, putting trillions at risk: ‘Preposterous waste of taxpayer dollars’
The sweeping halt, which encompasses a slew of longstanding government assistance disbursements including foreign aid, was set to go into effect Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Student Loans Still Available After White House’s Temporary Funding Pause
A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid. President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday rescinded the memo freezing spending.
White House Freezes Federal Grants. Education Dept. Confirms Student Loans, Pell Grants Safe.
The White House paused certain federal grants and loans to review alignment with Trump administration priorities. However, the Department of Education clarified that the freeze will not impact student loans,
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Trump's federal assistance 'pause' rescinded, but press secretary's comments have opponents on guard
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Here's What We Know About Trump's Pause on Federal Spending
A leaked memo from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration ordered a pause on federal grants and loans starting Jan 28, ...
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Higher Ed Alarmed by Trump’s Plan to Freeze Federal Grants
Pell Grants and student loans would have continued, but other grant programs that support student success and childcare on ...