Federal Register #2026-05689

This notice outlines the process for higher education institutions to obtain eligibility designations under Section 312 of the Higher Education Act for fiscal year 2026. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education - Purpose and Scope: - Announces eligibility process for institutions seeking federal grant program participation - Applies to programs such as the Strengthening Institutions Program - Eligibility Requirements: - Institutions must meet criteria based on educational and general expenditures per full-time equivalent undergraduate student - Uses IPEDS data from the 2023-2024 academic year - Institutions must verify status via the Department's eligibility system and may need to apply if not already designated - Low-income levels and other eligibility criteria are specified - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured - Notice is for institutional eligibility, not for purchasing goods or services - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of goods or services

The Department of Education announces the process for the designation of eligible institutions for fiscal year 2026 under Section 312 of the Higher Education Act. Institutions must meet specific eligibility requirements related to educational and general expenditures per full-time equivalent undergraduate student compared to similar institutions. The notice details the application process, eligibility criteria, and data sources used for determining eligibility, including the use of IPEDS data for the 2023-2024 academic year. Institutions can check their eligibility status via the Department's eligibility system and must apply by April 23, 2026, if not already designated eligible.