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Officials said the order, which was later rescinded, didn't affect FAFSA because the order excluded programs providing direct benefits to individuals.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
President Trump issued a directive on January 27 to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans, impacting a wide range of programs including foreign aid, diversity initiatives, and the Green New Deal.
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?
Is FAFSA Paused? Will Donald Trump's Federal Grant Pause Hit Student Loans?
President Donald Trump issued a directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans, potentially affecting trillions of dollars in government funding and disrupting public programs that millions across the country rely on.
Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department says
The Education Department said that student-loan borrowers will continue to receive aid under President Trump's temporary freeze on grants and loans.
Fact or fiction: Will Trump's federal funding freeze impact student loans, grants?
The Trump admin's federal funding freeze will not impact individual assistance going directly to Americans, Karoline Leavitt said during her first press briefing.
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.
What Happens to Student Loans and Financial Aid During Trump's Federal Funding Freeze?
The federal pause does not affect federal student loans or Pell Grants, but its impact on other student aid programs remains unclear.
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FAFSA February is here with resources to help students and families pay for college
CFNC and NCSEAA are providing resources to help students and families learn about the FAFSA and other ways to pay for college ...
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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 ...
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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College Goal Sunday: Free FAFSA assistance available at 39 Indiana locations on February 23rd
Financial aid experts will be at 39 sites across Indiana on Sunday, February 23rd, as part of College Goal Sunday, offering ...
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 ...
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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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2025-2026 FAFSA application open, students and parents advised to complete it early
After last year's changes to the original Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, and numerous issues and glitches in ...
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FAFSA stressing you out? TAMUCC is stepping in to help with free workshops
Financial aid experts at TAMUCC are hosting a series of free FAFSA workshops to reduce stress and make sure students and ...
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FAFSA support session aims to ease financial aid process for students
Last year, more than 78 million dollars in grants went unclaimed by Missouri students – experts at Missouri Southern want to ...
Direction to Success: A&M-CC to host a FAFSA workshop for 2025-26 applicants
Associate Director of Financial Assistance Cecilia de la Garza gives Barbi Leo all the details about this upcoming event.