Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-2245

Public Comment Request: Revision of Information Collection for Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program

The Department of Education is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its information collection for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, specifically regarding the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Request for Supplemental Information. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Office of Federal Student Aid - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is an information collection activity, not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Revision of an existing information collection request - Collection of supplemental information from parent applicants for the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program - No part numbers or physical product quantities are specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Revision is prompted by statutory changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Changes affect borrower eligibility, loan terms, and conditions for Direct PLUS Loans received on or after July 1, 2026 - Public comments are requested to assess the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, and to suggest improvements - No procurement of goods or services is taking place; this is a regulatory/public comment process

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request related to the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This request involves the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Request for Supplemental Information, which allows parent applicants to provide necessary information to schools to assist in originating Direct PLUS Loan awards. The revision is in response to statutory changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting borrower eligibility and loan terms effective July 1, 2026. The Department invites public comments on the proposed information collection by August 24, 2026.

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