The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office—despite long-standing promises to dismantle the agency. An internal presentation reveals a sharp contrast between rhetoric and action, with the department accelerating recruitment efforts amid broader efforts to reshape student loan programs. Critics question whether the push signals deeper policy shifts or simply a temporary workforce boost. The move comes as education funding and loan policies remain under intense political scrutiny.
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 ...