Trump administration directs widespread pause of federal loans and grants
- The White House budget office has ordered a pause on all federal grants and loans, which will take effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday and could impact trillions of dollars.
- The memo specifies that the pause will not affect Social Security or Medicare benefits, nor does it include assistance provided directly to individuals.
- Matthew Vaeth stated that this temporary pause will allow the administration to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding consistent with the law and the President's priorities.
- Democratic lawmakers expressed extreme alarm, stating that the pause will have devastating consequences across the country, affecting payrolls, rent payments, and support for communities.
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In a surprising move that has caught the attention of students and families across the country, President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on all federal grants and loans on January 28, 2024. While many are wondering how this affects individual aid like FAFSA, it seems the government is making some big changes to its funding policies. Let’s break down what’s happening and what it might mean for students trying to pay for college. Pause o…
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