Jan. 28, 2025 | 11:35 a.m.
SPSCC is aware of the Executive Order from the White House Office of Management and Budget to pause federal grants and loans.
Here is what you need to know today, Jan. 28, 2025:
- The federal funding pause does not apply to student loans and Pell grants, as confirmed by the U.S. Department of Education.
- All Winter Quarter financial aid and funds have already been paid out and dispersed to students.
- Currently, we are maintaining all programs and support as usual.
We acknowledge a variety of questions and concerns with this directive. We are awaiting clarity and guidance from resources at Washington’s State Board for Community & Technical Colleges, Office of the Attorney General, and Office of the Governor.
As implications and information become clearer, our priority is to keep you informed and support you. This is our commitment to you:
- SPSCC’s Executive Leadership Team will meet each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to debrief and share updates that are relevant to our SPSCC community.
- We will communicate updates in a time-stamped format on the SPSCC website and via email to All Staff & Faculty and All Students.
- We remain committed to our students’ safety, rights, privacy, and access to education.
