Trump backpedals on federal loans and grants freeze

Is FAFSA Paused? Will Donald Trump's Federal Grant Pause Hit Student Loans?
While programs like Social Security, Medicare, and other direct assistance to individuals are exempt from this pause, given the scope of the freeze, it's still advisable for students and borrowers to monitor official communications from the Department of Education and their loan servicers for updates.
Trump's pause on federal loans and grants rescinded. Here's what you need to know.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the White House from enacting a sweeping pause on federal grants and loans as President Donald Trump looks to ensure all federal spending aligns with his recently signed executive orders.
Why is Trump administration pausing federal grants, loans? What to know amid spending freeze in Tennessee
The Trump administration has paused federal grants and loans to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding for programs consistent with the law and Trump's priorities, Reuters reported. Agencies are required to identify legally mandated actions or assistance programs before completing an analysis.
Fact or fiction: Will Trump's federal funding freeze impact student loans, grants?
The Trump admin's federal funding freeze will not impact individual assistance going directly to Americans, Karoline Leavitt said during her first press briefing.
Trump’s order to freeze federal grants threatens Medicaid, student loans: What we know so far
“The funding pause directed by the Jan. 27, 2025, OMB memorandum only applies to discretionary grants at the Department of Education," said Madi Biedermann, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education. "These will be reviewed by department leadership for alignment with Trump administration priorities."
Judge Halts Trump’s Funding Freeze—Saying Alleged Rescission Was ‘In Name Only’
A judge granted states a temporary restraining order from President Donald Trump’s guidance to pause nearly all federal assistance.
Donald Trump backpedals on federal loans and grants freeze after backlash
The Trump administration has withdrawn a memo that caused significant issues by canceling federal loans and grants—though a spokesperson clarified that this does not mean the decision itself has been reversed.
White House looks to pause federal grants, loans: What it means for you
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Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in funding pause, but will be reviewed
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The Federal Funding Pause Does Not Apply to Student Loans and Pell Grants
Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools.
Despite chaos over Trump White House’s funding pause, FAFSA forms and student loans still available
A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering ...
White House orders pause on federal grants, loans, assistance. What happens next?
The Trump administration ordered a temporary pause on federal grants, loans and financial assistance. What we know so far ...
Does Trump administration’s funding pause apply to federal student loans? What to know
The Trump administration announced a temporary federal funding pause Jan. 27, but a district judge blocked it until Feb. 3.
Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department says
The Education Department said that student-loan borrowers will continue to receive aid under President Trump's temporary ...