A federal law helps homeless students get an education. Trump's budget could weaken it

Trump’s Budget: Supercharged ICE, Vouchers and a Warming Planet

A few months ago, it seemed obvious that the biggest story of Donald Trump’s second term as president was Elon Musk becoming his co-pilot, steering what was often called the DOGE blitzkrieg. Last week — yes, it was just last week — it was tempting to see the biggest story as the end of that partnership, with Musk’s initiative yielding trivial budget savings and significant legal challenges and then ultimately a messily personal (if perhaps tempo…

A federal law helps homeless students get an education. Trump's budget could weaken it

Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump's proposed budget would strip that law of its power.

Ohio college students could lose Pell Grant money in Trump budget

Federal lawmakers want to make changes to the Pell Grant, the longstanding federal program that helps students and families with low income pay for college.  The government currently calculates the amount students receive based on their financial need and classes they intend to take. Unlike student loans, Pell Grants do not need to be paid back.  President Donald Trump’s budget plan calls for dropping the maximum annual Pell Grant award students…

BLK ALERTS - A federal law helps homeless students get an education. Trump’s budget could weaken it

Federal law grants students experiencing homelessness a right to extra support and protections. Advocates say President Trump’s proposed budget would strip that law of its power. (Image credit: ‎)