The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office—a division it has repeatedly targeted for elimination—despite pledges to dismantle the program. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between rhetoric and action, as the agency ramps up staffing amid broader efforts to reshape student loan policies. Critics question whether the push reflects a strategic shift or a temporary measure ahead of deeper restructuring. The move underscores the administration’s mixed approach to education financing, leaving stakeholders uncertain about long-term plans.
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 ...
