The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office—a division it has repeatedly targeted for elimination—despite pledges to streamline or dismantle the program. An internal presentation obtained by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between rhetoric and action, with the agency ramping up staffing even as officials push for major structural changes. Critics question whether the push for new roles aligns with broader efforts to overhaul student loan programs, while advocates warn of potential inefficiencies amid shifting priorities. The move underscores the tension between administrative overhaul and operational demands within the Education Department.
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 ...
