January 29, 2025

 

Trump rescinds freeze on federal funding

 

"The Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its call for a pause on federal assistance, according to the agency's memo shared by Democracy Forward, which led a legal challenge over the effort." -NPR Washington Desk

 

 

January 28, 2025

 

The Department of Education confirmed that direct student loans and Pell Grants will not be interrupted despite the broad federal funding pause. We anticipate further guidance from the DOE, but late this afternoon, a U.S. District Court judge paused the freeze on grants and loans. 

 

Dear SBVC Students,

We understand that recent news about a federal funding freeze may have caused concern and anxiety. We want to reassure you and provide clarity on how this might affect your financial aid.

First and foremost, we want to emphasize that according to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans will not be impacted by this freeze. Your financial aid through these programs will continue as normal, without interruption or delay.

Key points:

  • Pell Grants and Direct Loans are currently not known to be affected and we expect them to be disbursed as usual.
  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the upcoming academic year has not been impacted at this time.
     

We recognize that this situation may still cause worry, especially given the initial confusion surrounding the announcement. Please know that SBVC continues to monitor the situation and is here to support you through uncertainties you may face during your educational journey.

If you have specific questions or concerns about your financial aid, we encourage you to reach out to our Financial Aid office, faid@valleycollege.edu or come and visit the Financial Aid Office in ADSS 106. Our staff is ready to assist you and provide personalized guidance.

For additional resources and support, please visit our SALA (Services Advancing Learning for All) website.

We are committed to keeping you informed about any developments that may affect your education. Your success and well-being are our top priorities, and we will continue to advocate for your needs.

Stay strong and remember that we're in this together.