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Education Proposes Reinstating Cash Management ICR

The Department of Education has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Student Assistance General Provisions-Subpart K-Cash Management. The public has until April 13, 2026, to submit comments.

NSLDS User Guide and Record Layouts Updated

The U.S. Department of Education has updated the NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts, effective March 12, 2026. These updates, which will be implemented in late April 2026, include changes to file layouts and a new alert for loan limit exceptions, supporting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Correction

The Education Department has issued a correction to a previously published rule concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This correction is scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on March 13, 2026.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Federal Student Aid User Experience Research

The Department of Education has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities, specifically for Federal Student Aid user experience design research. This notice is part of the standard process for proposals, submissions, and approvals of information collection requests.

Education Department: Student Assistance Cash Management Proposal

The Department of Education has published a notice regarding proposed changes to agency information collection activities related to Student Assistance General Provisions - Subpart K - Cash Management. This notice is currently unpublished and scheduled for official publication on March 13, 2026.

Education Agency Information Collection Activities under IDEA

The Education Department has published a notice regarding information collection activities for state and local educational agencies under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This notice pertains to proposed submissions and approvals for reporting requirements.

FAFSA Processing Updates for Pell Grant Eligibility and Workforce Programs

The Department of Education announced system updates effective April 26, 2026, to implement changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) regarding Pell Grant eligibility for workforce programs and modified loan limits. These updates affect FAFSA processing systems and the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR).

Education Department HEAL Program Regs Comment Request

The Education Department has submitted information collection activities related to the Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program to the Office of Management and Budget for review. A comment period is open until April 8, 2026, allowing interested parties to provide input on the proposed regulations.

Proposed Pell Grant and Workforce Pell Rules

The Department of Education has proposed new rules regarding Pell Grants and Workforce Pell Grants, focusing on accountability in higher education and access through demand-driven programs. The proposal includes changes to Pell Grant exclusions related to other grant aid. A public comment period is open until April 8, 2026.

Rehabilitation Services Administration Training Program Payback System

The Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is requesting public comment on proposed revisions to the information collection requirements for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) Program Payback Information Management System (PIMS). The comment period ends on May 5, 2026.