"From 'creative destruction' to 'political theater,' education leaders are not mincing words about President Donald Trump’s executive order to begin shutting down the Department of Education," University Business reports.

... "Other leaders are concerned about the impact the executive order has on financial aid disbursement."

"'Dismantling the Department in haste could cripple the government’s ability to accurately distribute billions in federal student aid, putting millions of students at risk—especially low-income students who lack a financial safety net,' said Beth Maglione, interim CEO and President of NASFAA."

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Publication Date: 3/21/2025