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Officials said the order, which was later rescinded, didn't affect FAFSA because the order excluded programs providing direct benefits to individuals.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? 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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid
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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