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.
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.
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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.
The Federal Funding Pause Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants
Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools.
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
These Student Loans Should Not Be Affected By Trump's Temporary Loans And Grants Pause
KEY TAKEAWAYS The White House sent a memo to all government agencies that ordered a pause on federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs starting Tuesday at 5 p.m.The Department of Education said that federal student loans and grants that are "received directly by individuals" will not be affected by the White House's temporary
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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.
Student Loans Still Available After White House’s Temporary Funding Pause
FAFSA applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are due June 30, after which the application will be unavailable on the student aid website. Colleges can have their own deadline and often require applications be submitted before the federal deadline in the summer.
White House orders pause on federal grants, loans, assistance. What happens next?
The Trump administration ordered a temporary pause on federal grants, loans and financial assistance. What we know so far about the order.
Does Trump administration’s funding pause apply to federal student loans? What to know
The Trump administration announced a temporary federal funding pause Jan. 27, but a district judge blocked it until Feb. 3.
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“The funding pause directed by the Jan. 27, 2025, OMB memorandum only applies to discretionary grants at the Department of Education," said Madi Biedermann, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education. "These will be reviewed by department leadership for alignment with Trump administration priorities."
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