The Trump administration is putting thousands of USAID staffers on leave and cutting US jobs
It comes after a federal judge allowed the administration to move forward with pulling thousands of USAID staffers off the ...
FAFSA 2025-26 opens with major updates: 36 questions, new aid formula, and expanded Pell Grant eligibility
FAFSA introduces major updates designed to streamline the application process and expand financial aid opportunities. Key ...
States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown
Republican state lawmakers seeking to aid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration are threatening local ...
In meeting with Tillis and Budd, Stein seeks billions more for Helene recovery
In a formal request to the White House and Congress, Gov. Josh Stein asked for billions more in federal funding for Tropical ...
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Amid Federal Upheaval, a Pell Shortfall Looms
The Pell Grant is facing a projected $2.7 billion budget shortfall, its first in over a decade. With the Education Department ...
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10% of Federal Student Aid Staff Take Buyouts
One hundred and twenty-four employees at the Office of Federal Student Aid have accepted the Trump administration’s buyout offer, USA Today reported, resulting in a 10 percent reduction in the ...
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California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover ...