Trump’s FY 2027 Budget Request Would Eliminate FSEOG, Slash FWS Funding, Increase Pell Grant
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 requested $76.5 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Education (ED) for FY 27, a $2.3 billion, or 2.9%, decrease from the FY 26 enacted level. For the administration of federal student aid, ED would receive roughly $2 billion in funding. And including both mandatory and discretionary funding, the administration requested $124.4 billion for federal student aid for FY 27. Discretionary funding is determined by Congress each year through the appropriations process, while mandatory funding is set in law and does not require annual approval.
