Is FAFSA paused? What we know about federal loan freeze

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : Federal funds support a wide range of initiatives, from research projects to education grants to housing assistance.
53% : What we know:The suspension specifically targets financial assistance related to financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, diversity and equity and the Green New Deal.
52% : What we know:The memo, written by Matthew J. Vaeth, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget, said federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance including, but not limited to, "financial assistance for foreign aid, nongovernmental organizations, DEI, woke gender ideology and the Green New Deal.
49% : "This means federal assistance to individuals will not be affected, including Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, food stamps, welfare benefits, student loans and scholarships.
47% : WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump issued a directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans, a move that could impact trillions of dollars in government funding and disrupt vital public programs relied upon by millions of Americans.
46% : "What we don't know:However, the sweeping scope of the federal funding freeze has raised concerns about possible disruptions to educational funding, with education programs potentially being impacted.

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