The claim: Trump administration's federal grant freeze would have affected FAFSA
Officials said the order, which was later rescinded, didn't affect FAFSA because the order excluded programs providing direct benefits to individuals.
Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze
According to FederalStudentAid.gov, The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that students can use to apply for financial aid for college, career school, or graduate school. FAFSA is free to complete and submit.
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.
Is FAFSA Paused? What the Freeze on Federal Aid Means
Donald Trump’s administration has temporarily paused certain federal grants and loans, so will this impact college students receiving financial aid?
What Does Trump Pausing All Federal Grants and Aid Mean for Black Folks? Hint: It Doesn't Look Good
Trump’s memo sent a wave of panic to American students fearing for their FAFSA and other forms of government financial aid, like the Pell Grant. Fortunately, it seems this form of financial assistance will be unaffected by Trump’s memo, according to Fox News.
Trump administration orders freeze of federal aid, sparking concerns
President Donald Trump's executive order halts federal aid, affecting grants, student loans, and more, raising legal and community concerns.
Are All Federal Grants Paused? White House Rescinds Federal Aid Freeze
One day after the White House announced a temporary pause on federal loans and grants, it rescinded the freeze.
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.
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.
Could Trump’s freeze on federal loans and grants impact my student aid?
Could Trump’s freeze on federal loans and grants impact my student aid? - The Department of Education said that discretionary grants will be the ‘only’ program impacted by the pause. A judge has temporarily halted Trump’s action,
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 ...
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Insiders Reflect on the Scramble to Fix the FAFSA
Last year’s rollout of the revamped federal aid form was a disaster. The Education Department’s efforts to get it on track ...
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How the FAFSA could become a new tool for immigration enforcement
While President Trump has begun carrying out his campaign promise this week to increase immigration enforcement, students ...
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Millersville University addresses changes in immigration policies and federal aid at borough meeting
When: Council meeting, Jan. 28. President Joe Lane was absent.
Local institutions face much less significant, difficult delays with FAFSA
While FAFSA forms last year faced significant delays and a multitude of problems, institutions this year are saying there are ...