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Hugh Ferguson

Washington, D.C.

Higher Education Reporter at NASFAA

Higher Ed reporter @nasfaa Jersey Shore native | Previously waiting on quorum calls for CQ Roll Call and @politicopro | @maxwellSU & @NewhouseSU alum

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  • Trump’s FY 2026 Budget Request Calls for Decreasing Maximum Pell Grant and More Reductions for Student Aid Programs

    6 days ago | nasfaa.org | Hugh Ferguson

    By Hugh T. Ferguson, NASFAA Managing Editor The White House has unveiled a more detailed budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2026, with reduced funding levels for the Department of Education (ED) that the administration says are meant to reflect a responsible “winding down” of the federal agency.

  • Recent Changes at ED Raise Concern for Student Access, According to NASFAA RIF Survey

    2 weeks ago | nasfaa.org | Hugh Ferguson

    By Hugh T. Ferguson, NASFAA Managing Editor NASFAA today released the results of a survey that gathered information about how recent workforce reductions at the Department of Education (ED) and the potential elimination of the department could affect members’ work and their ability to serve students who are now experiencing more confusion about accessing aid programs. Nearly half of institutions (48%) ranked “impacts on students’ access to federal student aid” as their top concern.

  • Key House Committee Advances Reconciliation Instructions for Higher Ed Programs

    1 month ago | nasfaa.org | Hugh Ferguson

    By Hugh T. Ferguson, NASFAA Managing Editor House Republicans have taken their first committee action on their reconciliation package with the House Education & Workforce committee advancing their portion of the bill that makes drastic changes to Department of Education (ED) programs and initiatives.

  • Reconciliation Update: House and Senate Agree to Narrowed Budget Blueprint

    1 month ago | nasfaa.org | Hugh Ferguson

    By Hugh T. Ferguson, NASFAA Managing Editor Both chambers of congress have now agreed to the same budget blueprint which unlocks the next phase of the reconciliation process; drafting legislative text and directs committees to find roughly $4 billion in spending cuts over a decade.

  • ED Announces Dates for Negotiated Rulemaking Public Hearings on PSLF and IDR Plans

    2 months ago | nasfaa.org | Hugh Ferguson

    By Hugh T. Ferguson, NASFAA Managing Editor The Department of Education (ED) on Thursday released its public hearing dates for its intent to establish negotiated rulemaking committees that will touch on regulations that would streamline current federal student financial assistance programs. The regulations specifically reference Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), and Income Contingent Repayment (ICR) as topics it seeks to address.

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