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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Education Department, Sparks Concerns Among Federal Student Loan Borrowers

President Trump advances plans to dismantle the Department of Education, prompting concerns among student loan borrowers as he considers an executive order for closure.

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  1. As Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept., here's what to know about your student loans

    The potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education by the Trump administration poses significant risks to the stability and accessibility of federal student loans, amplifying anxiety among millions of borrowers who depend on these financial resources.

    As Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept., here's what to know about your student loans

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  2. Trump Wants to Dismantle the Department of Education

    The author underscores a strong belief in the need for education reform, advocating for state control over schools and a push for school choice, while suggesting that the current federal education system is failing.

    Trump Wants to Dismantle the Department of Education

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  3. Randi Weingarten sounds alarm about Trump moving to eliminate Education Dept: 'Not legal'

    The potential dismantling of the Department of Education represents not only a legal quagmire but poses significant privacy risks, raising alarm over who controls personal financial information that families entrust to the agency.

    Randi Weingarten sounds alarm about Trump moving to eliminate Education Dept: 'Not legal'

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  4. Report: Donald Trump to Dismantle Department of Education with Executive Order

    The Trump administration's move to dismantle the Department of Education reflects a radical shift towards decentralizing education, which proponents argue will empower states and parents but raises concerns about the quality and consistency of education across the country.

    Report: Donald Trump to Dismantle Department of Education with Executive Order

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  5. As Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept., here's what to know about your student loans

    The uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration's possible actions against the U.S. Department of Education is understandably raising anxiety levels among federal student loan borrowers, who depend on the agency for their financial futures.

    As Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept., here's what to know about your student loans

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  6. Congress, Own Agenda May Thwart Trump Ed. Dept. Plan

    Trump's aggressive push to dismantle the U.S. Education Department reflects his administration's broader disdain for federal oversight in education, even as it risks undermining critical support for schools and students.

    Congress, Own Agenda May Thwart Trump Ed. Dept. Plan

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  7. Trump considering executive order to shut down Department of Education: report

    The Trump administration's aggressive move to dismantle the Department of Education reflects a broader ideology of limiting the federal government's role in education, with a clear intention to prioritize state control and eliminate perceived inefficiencies.

    Trump considering executive order to shut down Department of Education: report

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  8. The White House is mulling the Education Department's future. Trump has vowed to close it.

    Trump's attempts to dismantle the Department of Education reflect a dramatic shift in federal education policy, prioritizing a move that could significantly impact student protections and federal oversight.

    The White House is mulling the Education Department's future. Trump has vowed to close it.

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  9. Trump considering executive action to dismantle Education Department, sources say

    The potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education reflects an alarming trend toward decentralizing education governance, a move that could jeopardize federal support for vulnerable students and undermine educational equity.

    Trump considering executive action to dismantle Education Department, sources say

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  10. Trump order to dismantle the education department in the works, sources say

    Dismantling the Department of Education would mark a significant step in Trump's ongoing campaign promise to shift education policy back to the states, reflecting a long-standing conservative critique of the federal agency's spending and effectiveness.

    Trump order to dismantle the education department in the works, sources say

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  11. Trump advisers weigh actions to dismantle education department – report

    The Trump administration's push to dismantle the education department, influenced by Elon Musk's Doge initiative, starkly reflects its commitment to reducing government functions and reshaping American education under a controversial agenda.

    Trump advisers weigh actions to dismantle education department – report

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Updated: Feb 4th, 2025, 8:24 PM ET

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In a renewed effort to dismantle the Department of Education, President Trump aims to send educational oversight back to states, despite needing congressional approval. With over 42 million federal student loan borrowers on edge regarding possible changes, anxiety levels amongst them are reportedly high. The department, established in 1979, is crucial for underwriting loans totaling $1.6 trillion. A recent poll indicated that 61% of voters oppose an executive order to abolish the department, a sentiment echoed by critics who warn of harmful impacts on student support and civil rights protections.


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