The potential pause of government services on Oct. 1 casts a shadow on various sectors — not least of which are education and research institutions.
Universities, colleges, and other educational entities face disrupted operations. Halted federal funding will stall initiatives, impact students, and hurt research projects.
Universities And Colleges: A government shutdown hurts universities and colleges, particularly those reliant on federal funds. Daily operations and long-term projects face disruptions, especially in areas like financial aid, research grants, and federally funded educational programs.
The Department of Education could see more than 90% of its staff furloughed according to 2021's contingency plans. Expect delays on planned regulatory actions and negotiations over student loan forgiveness.
For example, the University of Colorado Springs already alerted its students to potential impacts on federally funded research activities and other ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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