Federal Register #ED-2025-SCC-1240

Department of Education Seeks Comment on Third Party Servicer Data Collection

The Department of Education, through Federal Student Aid (FSA), is seeking public comment on a proposed reinstatement with change of its 'Third Party Servicer Data Collection' information request. - Purpose: Collects data from third-party servicers that contract with higher education institutions to administer Title IV federal student aid programs - Key uses of data: - Monitor compliance with federal student aid regulations - Identify institutions failing to report or incorrectly reporting third-party servicer information - Support program review assessments and oversight - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is an information collection activity, not a procurement of goods or services - Emphasizes the importance of accurate reporting and oversight for third-party servicers involved in Title IV programs - Place of performance and contracting office: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a reinstatement with change of a previously approved information collection request (ICR) related to Third Party Servicer Data Collection. This collection gathers information from third-party servicers who contract with institutions of higher education to administer aspects of Title IV programs. The data collected will help the Department monitor compliance, identify institutions failing to report, and coordinate program review assessments. Interested persons are invited to submit comments by May 7, 2026.

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