Federal student loans will move to Treasury, further shrinking Education Department

The Trump administration announced a three-phase transition that will eventually include management of most federal student loans as well as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

19 Mar, 21:14 — 19 Mar, 23:16

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This shift represents a significant restructuring of how federal student aid is administered, potentially impacting millions of students and borrowers. It also reflects a broader ideological goal of reducing the size and scope of the Education Department, which could have long-term implications for federal education policy.

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The Trump administration is transferring federal student loan management to the Treasury Department
This move will further shrink the Education Department

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The Trump administration announced a three-phase transition for the transfer of federal student loan management.

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The transition will eventually include the management of most federal student loans and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Donald Trump promised to dismantle the Education Department.

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The specific details of the three-phase transition plan, including the eventual management of FAFSA

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Donald Trump's promise to dismantle the Education Department as part of a conservative bid to shrink the federal government's role in education

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