Federal Register: Education Dept

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: 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: 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 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.

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 This notice is currently unpublished and scheduled for official publication on March 13, 2026.

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.

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.

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.