"A government shutdown may sound alarming, but for the average college student, it is unlikely to impact their studies," Best Colleges reports.

..."Jill Desjean, director of policy analysis at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), told BestColleges that most students have already received their financial aid funds by the end of September.

Students who haven’t received funds by then, however, shouldn’t worry, she said. Funds have already been allocated and individual financial aid offices handle distribution of funds, so students aren’t likely to be left in the cold during a shutdown.

'Even if your information needs to be verified,' she said, 'that’s done locally at your campus.'"

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Publication Date: 10/1/2025