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Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosures Draft Form 2026

The Department of Education has published a draft revised Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosures form (1845-0172) for public comment. The 2026 draft version modifies the current 2023 disclosure document, with attachments providing comparison details. The form implements disclosure requirements under 20 USC 1011f (Section 117 of the Higher Education Act) governing foreign gifts and contracts at covered institutions.

Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosures - Information Collection Revision

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on a revision to the Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosures information collection (OMB Control No. 1845-0172) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The collection requires institutions of higher education to report foreign gifts and contracts as specified in Section 117 of the Higher Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1011f). The estimated annual burden is 10,413 responses and 5,207 hours.

FSA Foreign Gifts Supporting Statement - Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Estimates

The Department of Education published a Paperwork Reduction Act supporting statement for the FSA Foreign Gifts information collection (OMB Control No. 1845-0172). The document provides burden hour estimates for higher education institutions to report foreign gifts and contracts as required under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act. Comments are being accepted on the accuracy of the burden estimates.

Advancing AI in Education - Final Priority and Definitions for Grant Programs

The Department of Education announces one supplemental priority and associated definitions for Advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education, applicable across discretionary grant programs. The final rule establishes AI literacy, professional development, and technology integration as priority funding areas. The priority and definitions are effective May 13, 2026.

Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness Priority and Definitions

The Department of Education announces a final priority and definitions for Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness for use in discretionary grant programs. The priority, effective May 13, 2026, addresses workforce challenges and emphasizes alignment between education and employment systems. Educational institutions and workforce development organizations applying for federal grants should expect this priority to influence upcoming grant competitions.

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.

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.

JCLSA Loan Separation Application - PRA Comment Request

The Department of Education published a PRA notice seeking comments on revisions to the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Application (OMB Control No. 1845-0182). The ICR enables joint consolidation loan borrowers under the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act to apply to separate joint Direct Consolidation Loans into individual loans. An estimated 74,000 annual responses are anticipated with approximately 24,050 total annual burden hours.

Direct Loan Promissory Notes, Comments Due Jun 8

The Department of Education published a Paperwork Reduction Act notice seeking comments on revised Direct Loan promissory notes under OMB Control No. 1845-0007. The proposed revisions incorporate statutory changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting borrower eligibility and loan terms for loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2026. Comments are due by June 8, 2026.

Grant Reallotment Information Collection Extension

Department Education Grant Reallotment comments open 8th Jun