Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Freezes FAFSA Processing for College Applicants

October 15, 2025

Day 15, and counting, of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s shutdown. Out of touch Democrat Perez’s shutdown has frozen financial aid processing, leaving millions of students and parents in limbo. FAFSA applications are stalled, federal work-study jobs are unpaid, and families are uncertain about tuition bills.

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez promised to fight for education, but delivered nothing but headaches and red tape. Families trying to plan for college are paying for Perez’s political games.” – NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez