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California, other states sue to halt massive layoffs at US Department of Education
Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to ...
What do Education Department cuts mean for student loans?
On Tuesday, Education Department officials said the agency’s workforce would be cut roughly in half, with over 1,300 workers ...
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Will the FAFSA Disappear if the Department of Education Is Closed?
The application for student aid could be reassigned to another federal agency, experts say. What to do if you need help ...
What Will Happen to Student Loans If the Department of Education Is Closed Down?
Trump told reporters that he doesn’t believe student loans should be run under the Department of Education, and instead will ...
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Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. Here's what the agency does.
One major misconception held by many Americans is that the Education Department oversees school curriculums and learning, which are instead overseen by states ... for Federal Student Aid, or ...
Federal Student Aid sites down for hours following Education Department layoffs
Government website StudentAid.gov suffered an hours-long shortage Wednesday, delaying student loan and financial aid efforts. Federal Student Aid hosts the online applications for the Free Application ...
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What does the Department of Education do? What to know as Trump prepares order to eliminate it
The agency also oversees colleges to ensure legal compliance and federal student aid. The agency is ... ensuring equal access," the Education Department website states. Download USA TODAY's ...
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Education Department announces it's cutting nearly 50% of workforce
"I appreciate the work of the dedicated public servants and their contributions to the Department. This is a significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system." ...
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What does the U.S. Department of Education do for Texas students?
The agency provides billions of dollars in grants to states and schools for K-12, higher education and workforce training. It also oversees $1.6 trillion in federal student loans. The bulk of ...
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What would shutting down the US Department of Education mean for Iowa? What we know:
How schools are regulated and funded is mainly up to the states, education advocates say. The federal ... department says. Helping students afford college through administering student aid ...
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What will happen at my school if Trump closes the Department of Education?
Sending education “back to the states ... aid, won't be affected by the Trump administration’s plans to downsize the Education Department. The Free Application for Federal Student ...
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Department of Education cuts staff by 47%: How the change could affect students in Florida
She said she’s studying to become a neurosurgeon and uses Department of Education programs, like the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ... greatness of the United States education ...