North Carolina college students brace for potential cuts to FAFSA

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. Though he has said federal funding for student financial aid will not be impacted, Charlotte students and educators are bracing for that to change.Greater Steps Scholars provides scholarships and mentors for low-income students in subsidized Inlivian housing.  "A lot of our students would not have been able to go to college. We don't like to take credit for their hard work. All of our students are in school on their own merits," Executive Director Aisha Strothers said. "I don't know many families that can afford college out of pocket without assistance at this time."They do not get funding from the federal government but help supplement federal programs many of their students rely on, like Pell Grants. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/nc-college-students-fafsa-changes-3-24-2025/275-c8fb67da-659f-417a-bdc8-5abd519b9fe0WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.