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 just as officials push for major restructuring. Critics question whether the push for new roles aligns with broader efforts to reduce federal education bureaucracy, while advocates warn of potential disruptions to student aid programs. The move underscores the administration’s shifting priorities as it navigates competing goals of reform and operational stability.
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 ...
