The Trump administration is aggressively expanding staffing at the Federal Student Aid office—a division it has repeatedly targeted for elimination—raising questions about its long-term plans. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between the administration’s stated goal of dismantling the agency and its recent push to hire hundreds of new employees. Critics argue the move could signal an effort to reshape the program before any potential overhaul, while supporters claim it reflects a need to address growing demand. The contradiction underscores the ongoing debate over the future of student financial aid in the U.S.
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 ...
