How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department
Shutdown affects on loans By ANNIE MAUpdated 3:57 PM EDT, October 1, 2025 ▶ Follow live updates on the federal government shutdown WASHINGTON (AP) — Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its…