This week on "Off The Cuff," Allie and Karen are joined by Megan and Nalia to discuss the latest news reports that President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that would seek to dismantle the Department of Education. Karen and Megan debrief listeners on what NASFAA knows so far and walk through the complex roadmap that would be required to actually terminate ED. From there, Nalia updates listeners on a special budget tool known as the reconciliation process, which Congress is currently in the beginning stages of drafting, and how that legislation could impact higher education policies. 

Speakers

Karen McCarthy Vice President, NASFAA	Allie Arcese  Sr. Director of Strategic Communications & Engagement	Megan Walter Senior Policy Analyst	Nalia Medina  Assistant Director of Government Relations	Maria Carrasco Reporter

Resources

• Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Episode Transcript (PDF)
• What Could an Effort to 'Abolish' the Department of Education Actually Mean for Financial Aid Policy?
• A Preview and Recap of the Reconciliation Process
• House Budget Committee Offset Options In Reconciliation Measure 

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