FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Allie Arcese
Sr. Director, Strategic Communications
[email protected]

WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 14, 2025 — The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Monday lifted an injunction that temporarily halted the Trump administration’s plans to lay off nearly half of the staff at the U.S. Department of Education (ED). 

In response to this news, NASFAA President & CEO Melanie Storey released the following statement:

“It is concerning that the Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue with its planned reduction in force, given what we know about the early impact of those cuts on delivering much-needed financial assistance to students seeking a postsecondary education.

Our members, who work in financial aid offices at colleges and universities across the country, have reported operational delays, breakdowns in federal support systems, and an erosion of communication channels with the Department following the staff reductions in March. More than half (59%) said they have experienced noticeable changes in responsiveness, communication, or processing timelines from the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) since March.

Our students and our members need clarity and reliable support for these critical programs. With significantly more work on the horizon to implement the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, we reiterate our concerns that the Trump administration has not shared the details of a plan to redistribute the Department’s work in a way that does not cause significant disruption for America’s college students.

At the end of the day,  the Trump administration — all administrations — must  deliver on the promise and the programs that Congress passed to support students who wish to pursue postsecondary education.”

NASFAA policy experts are available to speak to members of the media about the impact of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education. To set up an interview, please email [email protected].

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About NASFAA

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a nonprofit membership organization that represents more than 29,000 financial aid professionals at approximately 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools across the country. NASFAA member institutions serve nine out of every 10 undergraduates in the U.S. Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the only national association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and training for financial aid administrators.