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Trump’s FY 2027 Budget Request Would Eliminate FSEOG, Slash FWS Funding, Increase Pell Grant

NASFAA Maria Carrasco April 6, 2026 The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its budget proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2027, once again calling for the elimination of the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) program and drastic cuts to the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program, while also seeking increased funding for the federal Pell Grant program. Specifically, the administration […]

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U.S. Department of Education Rescinds Illegal Title IX Resolution Agreements

U.S Department of Education  April 6, 2026 Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department)’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) rescinded provisions of resolution agreements from prior Administrations, freeing schools from their illegal and burdensome enforcement of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Resolution agreements are used by OCR to require […]

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Education & Workforce Committee Unveils WIOA Reauthorization

Committee on Education & Workforce April 6, 2026 Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) introduced A Stronger Workforce for America Act of 2026—legislation that makes critical updates to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). “The workforce is evolving rapidly, and legislation designed over a decade ago is no longer meeting today’s demands. This bill […]

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Trump Administration Plans Sweeping Changes to Accreditation

Inside Higher Ed Katherine Knott April 7, 2026 The Trump administration wants the agencies that oversee colleges and universities to set minimum standards for student achievement, protect viewpoint diversity and consider cost efficiency in their evaluation of institutions, among other changes unveiled Monday. That last provision would help to “provide relief for students and taxpayers who […]

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