The Trump administration is aggressively expanding hiring at the Federal Student Aid office despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency, according to an internal government document. The move comes as the department ramps up operations ahead of a major overhaul of student loan repayment programs, raising questions about its commitment to downsizing. Critics argue the hiring push contradicts past promises to streamline federal education funding, while supporters say it reflects a need for additional staff to manage complex policy changes. The internal presentation highlights a sharp shift in priorities as the agency prepares for sweeping reforms in financial aid.
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 ...
