Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-07827
Notice of Modified System of Records for Federal Student Aid Programs
Buyer
Department of Education
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
2026-07827
This notice from the U.S. Department of Education announces a modification to the "Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System" system of records: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Purpose and Scope: - The COD System maintains information on federal student aid applicants and recipients - Supports eligibility determination for Title IV federal student financial assistance - Assists higher education institutions in administering Title IV programs - Enables Department oversight, fraud prevention, compliance, reporting, and research - Security and Compliance Requirements: - Contractors must have FISMA security authorizations - Continuous access monitoring is required for contractors - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned in this notice
Description
The U.S. Department of Education publishes a notice of a modified system of records entitled "Common Origination and Disbursement (COD) System". This system maintains information related to aid applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for Federal student financial assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. It also supports institutions of higher education in administering Title IV programs and assists the Department's oversight of these programs. The notice invites comments on the modified system of records by May 22, 2026.