This week on "Off The Cuff," Hugh is joined by David to discuss how the lapse in appropriations for fiscal year (FY) 2026 is impacting Department of Education (ED) services and programs. David shares some guidance from the department, which outlined how over 80% of ED and Federal Student Aid (FSA) staff are being furloughed during the shutdown. Hugh provides some insight into how ED's negotiated rulemaking session has managed to continue meeting in-person this week and discusses how long it could take for the government to reopen. David then reminds listeners of some summer guidance regarding the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program and activities it cannot support.