The Trump administration is exploring options to either partially or completely eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. This move, which would require congressional action, is being considered through an executive order that could halt certain agency functions. The administration cites fulfilling a campaign promise while facing criticism and potential disruptions to student loans and financial aid.
The Trump administration is looking for ways to partially or completely eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.An American flag and a U.S. Department of Education flag fly outside the US Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 1, 2025.One of the Education Department's functions is underwriting the loans that enable millions of people each year to attend college and graduate school. It also administers the country's $1.
To that point, 61% of likely voters say they oppose the Trump administration's use of an executive order to abolish the Education Department, according to a poll conducted by Data for Progress on behalf of the. Just 34% of respondents approve of such a move. The survey of 1,294 people was conducted Jan. 31 to Feb. 2.What would happen to my student loans?
The Treasury Department would be the next most logical agency to administer student debt, Mayotte said.
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