Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-09777
VA Public Comment Request: Information Collection for Health Professional Scholarship Programs
Buyer
Veterans Affairs Department
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-09777
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for the Health Professional Scholarship Programs (HPSP) and the Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professionals Scholarship Program (VIOMPSP). - Government Buyer: - Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection using a series of VA forms (VA Forms 100491, 100491ce, 100491gk, 100491c, 100491d, 100491e, 100491g, 100491h, 100491i, 100491j, 100491k) - Forms are used for applications, verifications, recommendations, and compliance documentation for scholarship awards - Estimated annual responses: 2,050 - Estimated total annual time burden: 8,017 hours - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of updated forms and clarification of instructions - Inclusion of required Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) language - Collection is necessary to determine applicant eligibility and ensure compliance with program requirements - No products or services are being procured; this is a notice for public comment on information collection only
Description
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information related to the VA Health Professional Scholarship Programs (HPSP) and Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Professionals Scholarship Program (VIOMPSP). These programs provide scholarships to VA and non-VA employees who will become VA employees in their trained professions, addressing healthcare workforce needs. The information collected is used to determine applicant eligibility and ensure compliance with program requirements. The collection includes various forms for applications, verifications, recommendations, and other necessary documentation.