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This week on “Off the Cuff,” Beth is joined by Karen, Allie, and Hugh to dig into the Department of Education’s (ED) plan to lay off nearly 50% of its workforce and the potential impacts on student financial aid programs. The team discusses many questions raised by the action and what we’ve learned since Tuesday’s announcement.

A coalition of 20 Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Department of Education (ED) and President Donald Trump, seeking to block the administration’s latest plan to lay off nearly half of ED’s workforce. And late on Thursday night, a federal judge ruled in favor of the 20 states, ordering the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired probationary federal workers – including those at ED.

Join the Voices of NASFAA community on LinkedIn Live this Women's History Month for a special event celebrating the contributions of women in our field. We're honored to welcome Gena Boling, Keri Gilbert, Kemmoree Duncombe, and Danielle Hayden for a dynamic discussion about their work, impact, and visions for the future of financial aid. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, reflect on the significance of Women's History Month, and celebrate the power of women's leadership in higher education. Tune in today on March 14 at 1 p.m. ET.

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