U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has reiterated plans that could sharply curtail or eliminate the Department of Education, pressing changes from Title IX enforcement to FAFSA overhaul. McMahon touted administrative wins — including adjustments to financial‑aid systems and Title IX agreements — while critics say the department’s rollback threatens college access and compliance frameworks. Democrats, student groups and higher‑ed leaders are already mobilizing legal and political responses as the administration pursues regulatory changes. The shift matters to campus compliance officers and financial‑aid offices: federal enforcement, grant administration, and guidance on civil‑rights and admissions policies could be reshaped or relocated, creating operational and legal uncertainty for institutions dependent on federal funding and federal guidance.