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 rhetoric and action, with the department accelerating recruitment efforts even as it pushes for structural changes. Critics question whether the push to scale operations aligns with broader efforts to overhaul student loan programs, raising concerns about conflicting priorities. The move underscores the tension between administrative overhaul and day-to-day operations in federal education policy.
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 ...
