Suozzi and Gillen’s shutdown is freezing college dreams

October 15, 2025

Day 15, and counting, of Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen’s shutdown. Out of touch Democrats Suozzi and Gillen’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.

“Democrats Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen promised to fight for education, but delivered nothing but headaches and red tape. Families trying to plan for college are paying for Suozzi and Gillen’s political games.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole