The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office—despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between the administration’s stated goals and its operational moves, raising questions about priorities in higher education funding. The push comes as the department faces mounting scrutiny over student loan policies and bureaucratic efficiency. Critics argue the hiring spree contradicts earlier efforts to streamline or phase out the program.
The Trump administration has launched a hiring blitz at the agency it vowed to eliminate, according to an internal presentation reviewed by POLITICO. The Education Department’s Federal Student Aid ...
