Federal Register #ED2026SCC2213

Request for Public Comment on Revised Information Collection for Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office regarding a revision to the information collection requirements for the Federal Direct Loan Program regulations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Federal Student Aid office - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on revised information collection for forbearance and loan rehabilitation regulations - Revision is to comply with new regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Launch of a new, simplified online portal for borrowers seeking loan rehabilitation - Notable Requirements: - Input requested on necessity, timeliness, burden, and quality of information collection - No procurement of goods or services - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services requested - Unique Aspects: - Focused on regulatory compliance and borrower experience improvement - Information gathering only, not a procurement

Description

The Department of Education is requesting emergency processing from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a revision of an existing information collection request related to the Federal Direct Loan Program regulations for forbearance and loan rehabilitation. The revision is to comply with new regulations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed in 2025, including provisions affecting miscellaneous repayment. The Department is also introducing a new, simpler online portal for borrowers seeking loan rehabilitation. Public comments are invited on or before July 20, 2026.

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