President Trump's order to close the Department of Education included the move of student loans to the Small Business Administration. Trump has said the change will mean "much better" service, but advocates and experts say the shift would add to the confusion of already overwhelmed borrowers.

The administration, which wants to close the Education Department, hasn’t said how it would move the $1.7 trillion portfolio to a new agency. Democrats say doing so would be a “clear violation” of the law.

Trump said "special needs" education and nutrition programs will be handled by HHS and the Small Business Administration will handle student loans.