Education

2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook Volume 2 Released

The U.S. Department of Education published Volume 2 of the 2025-26 Federal Student Aid Handbook covering school eligibility and operations under Title IV programs. The volume addresses institutional and program eligibility requirements, administrative obligations, audits, recordkeeping, program reviews, and disclosure requirements. Schools administering federal student aid should reference this volume along with the full nine-volume handbook.

Application for Approval to Participate in Federal Student Aid Programs (OMB 1845-0012)

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on a revision to the approved information collection request for applications to participate in Federal Student Aid programs (OMB Control No. 1845-0012). Comments are due June 9, 2026. The notice estimates 4,248 annual responses with 16,097 burden hours.

Prison Education Program Application Extension - OMB Control No. 1845-0171

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on extending the Prison Education Program application form (OMB Control No. 1845-0171) without changes. The notice is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process and does not alter any existing regulations. Comments are due June 9, 2026.

Final Priority and Definitions on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education

The Department of Education announces a new supplemental priority and associated definitions for advancing artificial intelligence in education, effective May 13, 2026. The priority may be applied to currently authorized discretionary grant programs or future competitions at the Secretary's discretion. Over 300 parties submitted comments on the proposed version published July 21, 2025.

FY 2026 Literacy Program Competition Now Open

The Education Department announced the FY 2026 Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program competition, opening a 60-day public comment period through June 9, 2026. Eligible applicants may include schools, districts, and nonprofit organizations seeking literacy development funding.

Prison Education Program Application PRA Comment Request

The Department of Education published a 60-day PRA comment request for a new Prison Education Program Application information collection. The notice invites public comments on the proposed data collection form that educational institutions must complete to participate in prison education programs. Comments are due June 9, 2026.

HBGI Application Package OMB Submission for Public Comment

The Department of Education submitted an information collection package for the Historically Black Graduate Institutions (HBGI) grant program to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The notice opens a 31-day public comment period ending May 11, 2026. HBCUs offering graduate programs may submit comments on the application package requirements.

Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program Competition - Assistance Listing 84.374A

The Department of Education and Department of Labor announced the FY2026 Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL) competition under Assistance Listing 84.374A, soliciting applications to develop performance-based compensation and human capital management systems for teachers and school leaders in high-need schools. Eligible applicants include LEAs with 20%+ students from families below the poverty line, consortiums of such LEAs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and eligible national nonprofits.

Application for Approval To Participate in Federal Student Aid Programs

The Department of Education published a Paperwork Reduction Act comment request for a new information collection: Application for Approval to Participate in Federal Student Aid Programs. Schools and institutions seeking to participate in federal student aid programs are subject to this collection. Public comments are due June 9, 2026.

FY 2026 Special Education Parent Information Centers Competition

FY 2026 Special Education Parent Information Centers Competition