Further clarification has been received relative to the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s temporary pause on all federal grants and loans, effective today at 2:00pm PST/5:00pm EST.
We have now received confirmation that the federal grant funding pause does not currently affect any type of Title IV federal funding. Title IV funding includes the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study and federal student loans. However, all other federal aid outside of Title IV funding is still unclear. Please note, Washington State aid programs, including Washington College Grant, Washington Bridge Grant, College Bound Scholarship, Passport to Careers, Opportunity Grant and State Work Study, are also not affected.
We have also received word from the Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service that “GI Bill payments do not fall under this order and will continue to be made to schools and students without change.”
At this time, there is no impact to full-time employees funded by federal grants. However, an impact to student and part-time staff positions funded through federal grants is anticipated. Executive Team members are actively working with their respective areas to address this situation.
We will continue to keep you informed to the best of our ability as we receive more information.
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