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.
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.
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
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.
Will Trump Pause FAFSA? Impact Of Federal Grant Freeze On Student Aid Explained
Trump's directive excludes direct payments, Social Security, and Medicare benefits from the funding pause. Federal student loan aid, including FAFSA applications for 2025, remains unaffected and is expected to proceed as scheduled despite broader funding cuts.
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.
Trump admin to pause grants, federal financial assistance programs following executive orders
A memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget reportedly ordered a pause of federal grants, loans and other financial-assistance programs.
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.
Trump administration orders 'pause' on federal grants, loans. What we know so far.
The Trump administration memo prompted consternation in Washington about which federal government programs could expect to continue past Tuesday.
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.
Judge blocks Trump federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and more aid
The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.
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