Federal student loans will move to Treasury, further shrinking Education Department
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The Trump administration will move federal student loans and FAFSA management from the Education Department to Treasury.
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Millions of federal student loan borrowers may experience service changes, delays, or different loan administration procedures as systems are transferred.
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The Trump administration announced a three-phase transition to move most federal student loans and FAFSA management from the Education Department to the Treasury Department. The shift will substantially reduce the Education Department's operational scope and consolidate loan servicing under Treasury oversight. The administration has not disclosed specific timelines for each phase or detailed implementation plans in the announcement. This restructuring represents a significant reorganization of federal student aid administration that will affect millions of borrowers currently in the loan system.
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The administration announced a three-phase transition plan but has not disclosed specific timelines or detailed implementation procedures.
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