Agency Information Collection Activities: Federal Student Aid User Experience Research

Federal Register: Education Dept

Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 12th, 2026

Summary

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.

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The Department of Education has issued a notice concerning its plans for Federal Student Aid user experience design research. This action falls under the agency's information collection activities, which require proposals, submissions, and approvals. The notice is part of the standard administrative process for gathering information and conducting research related to student aid.

This notice serves as an announcement and does not impose new direct compliance obligations on educational institutions or other regulated entities. However, it signifies ongoing research efforts by the Department of Education that may eventually lead to changes in how students interact with federal aid systems. Compliance officers should be aware of this research as it may inform future policy or system updates.

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Federal Student Aid User Experience Design Research Generic Clearance

An unpublished Notice
by the Education Department on 03/13/2026

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