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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.

NSLDS User Guide and Record Layouts Updated

The U.S. Department of Education has updated the NSLDS Transfer Student Monitoring & Financial Aid History User Guide and Record Layouts, effective March 12, 2026. These updates, which will be implemented in late April 2026, include changes to file layouts and a new alert for loan limit exceptions, supporting the One Big Beautiful Bill 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 This notice is currently unpublished and scheduled for official publication on March 13, 2026.

FAFSA Processing Updates for Pell Grant Eligibility and Workforce Programs

The Department of Education announced system updates effective April 26, 2026, to implement changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) regarding Pell Grant eligibility for workforce programs and modified loan limits. These updates affect FAFSA processing systems and the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR).