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Trump administration freezes federal aid, effects on TXST remain unclear

Summary by The University Star

The Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum instructing all executive agencies to freeze any loans or grants on Monday, Jan. 27. The memo instructed federal agencies to freeze all federal loans or grants, except those issued directly to individuals. According to a Texas State spokesperson, the memo does not currently impact student financial aid. “The U.S. Department of Education is currently reviewing the full impact of the memo iss…

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Old Gold & Black

Short-lived but far-reaching: Trump’s federal aid freeze

On Jan. 27, many college students, faculty and universities woke up to learn that the White House Budget Office ordered a pause on grants, loans and other federal financial assistance. This effort was a part of the Trump administration’s goal to reduce federal spending, since “of the nearly $10 trillion the federal government spent, more than $3 trillion was federal financial assistance, such as grants and loans.” This means the federal aid tha…

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Trump Administration Freezes Public Health Programs

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s return to office, a sweeping freeze on communications and operations has been ordered across federal health agencies. This freeze comes in the wake of Robert F. Kennedy’s upcoming nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which... Continue reading...

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