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Education Department: TRIO Programs Outcome Evaluations

The Education Department has published a notice regarding proposed outcome evaluations for TRIO Programs. This notice outlines current evaluation methods and seeks input on future approaches for assessing program effectiveness. The document is scheduled for official publication on March 19, 2026.

Education Department: Loan Repayment Collection Activities Notice

The Education Department has published a notice regarding agency information collection activities related to loan repayment collection. This notice outlines proposals and submissions for shaping future loan repayment processes.

Education Department: RISE Award Information Collection

The Education Department has published a notice regarding information collection activities related to the RISE Award program. This notice is part of the agency's standard procedures for managing data collection and will be officially published on March 19, 2026.

Education Department Proposed Rule on Payment Estimation Collection

The Education Department has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of a new agency information collection activity concerning annual improper payment estimation. This notice seeks public comment on the proposed collection of required information.

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.

Education Dept. proposes reinstating Federal Student Aid research clearance

The Education Department has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval to reinstate a generic clearance for Federal Student Aid user experience design research. This action is currently open for public comment.

Education Department: Direct Loan Program Correction

The Department of Education has issued a correction to a final rule concerning the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. This correction clarifies specific provisions within the program regulations. The rule is effective July 1, 2026.

Education Department: Agency Information Collection Rules for Improper Payment Estimation

The Education Department has submitted a notice regarding agency information collection activities for annual improper payment estimation. This notice is part of the standard approval process for information collection requests under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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.

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.