Official account of @usedgov's Under Secretary and Acting Deputy Secretary.

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🚨Nearly 1 million borrowers have already left the defunct SAVE Plan. If you're still in the SAVE Plan, you can take action today. Head to StudentAid.gov, leave SAVE behind, and choose a lawful repayment plan that keeps you moving forward.
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If you haven’t heard, @usedgov launched the earliest FAFSA in history this week! 🎉 But it’s not just about launching FAFSA early -- it’s about making the experience better, simpler, and more accessible for American students. Read what I had to say!👇ed.gov/about/homeroom-blog/2…
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So proud to work for @EDSecMcMahon, who is delivering historic results for American students and families! 🇺🇸
Earliest FAFSA launch in program history —two years in a row! 🇺🇸
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The Trump Administration just delivered the earliest FAFSA form in history! Students and families now have access to the critical resources they need to start their postsecondary education journey.
The Department of Education is launching the Free Application for Federal Student Aid earlier than ever before — a change it says will help families navigate the rising cost of college amid affordability concerns. Read more: abcnews.link/nHjgYBp
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ED Under Secretary retweeted
I had a wonderful time at the White House today celebrating our nation’s HBCUs. We got to share the great news that @usedgov is investing an additional $174 million in HBCUs across the nation! This additional funding builds on the historic investment ED has already made in these storied institutions under @POTUS.
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.@usedgov has saved taxpayers more than $2 billion, and we're just getting started! Thank you, @BillSpadea, for having me on the show to discuss.
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Ending the week at Cheyney University, our nation’s first HBCU, underscored how mission-driven partnerships can strengthen student success. From an on‑campus basil garden supplying Wegmans to a state‑of‑the‑art basketball facility, their public-private model demonstrates how institutions can leverage campus assets to expand experiential learning and build future-ready programs.
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Yesterday, I had the honor of visiting Beth Medrash Govoha, where I witnessed how the Yeshiva is shaping the local community, deepening faith, and preparing Talmud scholars for lifelong success.
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It was a pleasure to visit @JeffersonUniv this afternoon to learn more about the university's education-to-workforce pipeline and engage with students and faculty in their textiles program, dating back to the 19th century!
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Had such a fun visit to @MercerCollege today — loved seeing the culinary, engineering, and even the funeral services programs up close! Community colleges make such a big difference for our local workforce, and it shows.
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Had a great visit to @LackawannaEDU this morning! From the robotics to auto-mechanic and cybersecurity labs, it was awesome to see technical education in action.
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Incredible to see innovation translate directly into outcomes for learners. Thrilled to be at @RITtigers today to learn how their experiential learning co-ops are helping students directly enter careers in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and AI!
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Congratulations, @TeamPillen and @mccneb! Workforce Pell is all about putting American students and businesses first, propelling students into high-wage, in-demand careers throughout the Cornhusker State.
The U.S. Department of Education on Monday approved three Workforce Pell Grant programs in Nebraska, making the state the third in the nation to receive approvals for programs. Full story: mrf.lu/23n9f
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ED Under Secretary retweeted
Thank you, @TeamPillen for your leadership and partnership in securing Workforce Pell approval for three programs at Metropolitan Community College! The Trump Administration is committed to propelling Americans into high-wage, in-demand jobs across the nation.
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It's hard to find anyone in my generation that does not know where they were on September 11, 2001. Why? Because we watched in horror as 2,977 lives were stolen by al-Qaeda terrorists. It's on us to teach why we can never forget.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we honor the 2,977 lives stolen by al-Qaeda terrorists. Too many college students still cannot name who attacked America —or why. That is not their failure, It is ours. Never forget. Never again.
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ED Under Secretary retweeted
A year ago, we lost one of America’s fiercest patriots. Charlie didn’t just defend the American Dream. He was the American Dream. He believed in freedom, hard work, resilience, and human potential. He spent his life inspiring the next generation to pursue that promise. We miss you, Charlie. We will proudly continue the fight for our next generation in your honor.
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We are thrilled to work with our partners @NASA to shape the nation’s first Space Academy, which will launch America’s next generation of thinkers, builders, and explorers!🚀
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Today, we honor the American workers whose hard work, ingenuity, and determination have made our nation the greatest in the world. Our job in education is simple: make sure every American has the skills and opportunity to succeed in the workforce. Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
Labor Day honors the hardworking men and women who built America and carried it forward for 250 years. 🇺🇸 Workforce Pell carries that legacy forward by opening access to short-term, high-value programs that prepare the next generation for in-demand careers without years of debt.
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Always a pleasure to join @DrBethAkers and @AEI to discuss the Trump Administration’s historic efforts to lower the cost of higher education for American students and families.
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ED Under Secretary retweeted
Thanks to common-sense reforms led by @WHFraudTF and @EDSecMcMahon, ED has saved American taxpayers more than $400 MILLION by cracking down on fraud, waste, and abuse. And we’re just getting started.
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.@EDSecMcMahon’s National Call to Action to university presidents is about resetting the partnership between the federal government and higher education to better serve students, families, and our nation. I joined @AngelaLMorabito at @DFIPolicy to discuss why Americans have lost confidence in higher education and how we can earn that trust back.
U.S. Under Secretary of Education @EDUnderSecKent says colleges need a "hard reset." He joins the podcast with an inside look at the Trump administration's fight to restore trust in higher ed.
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