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A U.S. government shutdown starting Oct. 1, 2025, furloughed 87% of the Department of Education staff, disrupting operations while student aid and loan payments continue.
A government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025, has disrupted the U.S. Department of Education, with about 87% of its workforce furloughed despite continued disbursement of federal student aid, Pell Grants, and student loans.
Borrowers must still make payments, and missed payments could lead to default and credit damage.
The department halted new grant awards, paused civil rights investigations, and suspended rulemaking, though core operations like FAFSA processing and loan servicing continue with essential staff.
Most federal education funding to schools, including Title I and IDEA, remains intact due to prior allocations, but programs like Impact Aid may face delays.
The department, already reduced from 4,100 to about 2,500 employees, warns prolonged shutdowns could strain operations and harm long-term support for schools.
Un cierre del gobierno de EE. UU. a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025, dio licencia al 87% del personal del Departamento de Educación, interrumpiendo las operaciones mientras continúan los pagos de ayuda estudiantil y préstamos.