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New Process for Amending Historical Section 117 Data

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:08:35 +0000

The Department of Education has announced that effective immediately, institutions will now be able to use the new reporting portal at ForeignFundingHigherEd.gov to amend, modify, and correct all of their Section 117 submissions, including those made prior to Jan. 2, 2026. Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1011f), provides that institutions… More »New Process for Amending Historical Section 117 Data

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Student Loan Interest Rate Reduction

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:04:38 +0000

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that federal student loan borrowers enrolled in auto pay will be eligible for a 1 percent interest rate reduction beginning July 1. Borrowers who enroll in auto pay by September 30, 2026, or who are already enrolled, will benefit from the interest rate reduction through June… More »U.S. Department of Education Announces Student Loan Interest Rate Reduction

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Comment Request: Application for Approval To Participate in Federal Student Aid Programs (E-App)

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:59:25 +0000

Section 487(c) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended, requires that the Secretary of Education prescribe regulations to ensure that any funds postsecondary institutions receive under the HEA are used solely for the purposes specified in and in accordance with the provision of the applicable programs. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA),… More »Comment Request: Application for Approval To Participate in Federal Student Aid Programs (E-App)

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Comment Request: Prison Education Program Application

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:57:46 +0000

Prison Education Programs (PEP) is authorized under section 484(t) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) with the requirements for participation outlined in 34 CFR 668, Subpart P. These are the regulatory requirements for a school to offer a PEP to confined or incarcerated students. This is a request for an extension without… More »Comment Request: Prison Education Program Application

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Comment Request: Student Assistance General Provisions—Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:56:04 +0000

The Department of Education (the Department) is requesting an extension of the current approval of the policies and procedures for determining satisfactory academic progress (SAP) as required in Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). A link to the Satisfactory Academic Progress regulations is provided at 34 CFR 668.34 and 34 CFR 600.55.… More »Comment Request: Student Assistance General Provisions—Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

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Comment Request: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification and Application

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:54:09 +0000

The Department of Education (Department) is requesting an emergency clearance for this revision of the information collection, 1845-0110. The Department will initiate the 60-day public comment period within 180 days of notification of emergency approval. Final Regulations published on October 31, 2025 (90 FR 48966), 34 CFR 685.219(i) require an update to the currently approved Public Service… More »Comment Request: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification and Application

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Comment Request: Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations for Forbearance and Loan Rehabilitation

Alex Fuentes — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:52:28 +0000

The Department of Education (the Department) is seeking emergency processing, in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.13, of the revision of OMB control number 1845-0119 Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations for Forbearance and Loan Rehabilitation. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025 includes provisions that affect this collection; specifically, 34… More »Comment Request: Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations for Forbearance and Loan Rehabilitation

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Department of Education Announces New Partnerships to Support Students with Disabilities and Strengthen Civil Rights Enforcement

Alex Fuentes — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:58:18 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced four new interagency agreements designed to improve coordination across federal agencies, reduce administrative barriers, and strengthen services and protections for students and families. The partnerships involve the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Justice (DOJ) and build on a series of interagency agreements established over… More »Department of Education Announces New Partnerships to Support Students with Disabilities and Strengthen Civil Rights Enforcement

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ED Issues Guidance on ECAR Program Additions and Earnings Accountability Reporting

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:54:52 +0000

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) released new guidance on June 15, 2026, clarifying how institutions must update their Eligibility and Certification Approval Report (ECAR) to comply with the upcoming Earnings Accountability framework and Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) The ECAR outlines a school’s eligibility status for participation in the Title IV federal student… More »ED Issues Guidance on ECAR Program Additions and Earnings Accountability Reporting

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FSA Partner Connect Spring 2026 Enhancements Streamline Access Management and Administrative Processes

Alex Fuentes — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:44:35 +0000

Federal Student Aid (FSA) has released its Spring 2026 enhancements for FSA Partner Connect, introducing several updates designed to reduce administrative burden and improve the user experience for schools and servicers. The latest enhancements focus on making access management more efficient, improving visibility into SAIG service enrollments, streamlining administrator assignments, and simplifying organizational transitions. Collectively,… More »FSA Partner Connect Spring 2026 Enhancements Streamline Access Management and Administrative Processes

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