"The federal government's role in education is "by and large, to provide extra support to states and districts for the neediest students," says Robert Kim, executive director of the Education Law Center.
That mission takes shape in many forms. On the higher education side, a sizable contribution is through student financial aid such as direct loans, Pell Grants, or work-study programs. Those funds support the department's mission of providing equal access to education, giving a pathway to postsecondary degrees for students who otherwise may not be able to afford them…
The Education Department also puts billions of dollars toward supporting disadvantaged students and children who qualify for special education services. That money flows to states in the form of grants, which are then distributed to local school districts…"
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2025/0103/trump-department-of-education-students
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