The Trump administration is expanding hiring efforts at the Federal Student Aid office despite its long-standing pledge to phase out the agency, raising questions about its future. An internal presentation reviewed by POLITICO reveals a push to recruit more staff, contradicting earlier plans to streamline or dismantle the department’s student loan programs. Critics argue the move signals inconsistency in education policy, while supporters claim it reflects ongoing operational needs. The development underscores tensions between rhetoric and implementation in higher education funding.
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 ...
