Message From the President - Federal Grant and Loan Freeze
Jan 28 2025Dear College of the Redwoods Community,
We want to share an important update regarding a recent White House announcement about pausing federal grant and loan disbursements. The freeze is scheduled to take effect at 5 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
At this time, we do not have complete details about which specific programs or funding sources may be impacted, including some of our federal grant-funded special programs. However, the Department of Education has clarified that federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans to students are not affected by this announcement.
Please rest assured that we are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining communication with our state and national partners, as well as the Chancellor's Office. We are committed to sharing accurate updates as more information becomes available and will avoid speculation that could create unnecessary concern.
If you have questions or need support regarding how this may affect you, your program, or your students, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to provide guidance and work through this together.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.