Federal Register #ED-2025-SCC-1241

Department of Education Seeks Public Comment on DCIA Data Collection for Guaranty Agencies

The Department of Education, through Federal Student Aid (FSA), is seeking public comment on reinstating an information collection related to the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA) for guaranty agencies. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Federal Student Aid (FSA) - Purpose: - Collect data from guaranty agencies on aged non-tax debt portfolios - Support reporting to the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Requirements for Guaranty Agencies: - Submit data on aged debt - Report eligibility for referral to the Treasury Offset Program - Ensure compliance with Form 1099 C reporting - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory data collection, not a procurement of products or services - Emphasis on accurate and timely data submission to meet federal compliance standards

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a reinstatement without change of a previously approved information collection request related to the Debt Collection Improvement Act (DCIA) and data requirements for guaranty agencies. This collection supports reporting to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on the status and condition of non-tax debt portfolios. Guaranty agencies are required to submit data on aged debt, eligibility for referral to the Treasury Offset Program, and compliance with Form 1099 C reporting. The Department invites public comments on this proposal by May 1, 2026.

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