Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-2345

Department of Education Seeks Comments on Title IV Reimbursement and HCM2 Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Department of Education regarding the extension of an existing information collection process for Title IV reimbursement and Heightened Cash Monitoring 2 (HCM2): - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - No sub-agency or office specified - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved - No products or services are being procured - Purpose: - Seeks feedback on the continued use of Form 270 for institutions requesting Title IV program funds under Reimbursement and HCM2 payment methods - No changes to the form or information requested since prior approval - Comments requested on necessity, burden, and clarity of the collection process - Notable Requirements: - Applies only to institutions participating in Title IV programs under specific payment methods - No procurement, contracting, or acquisition activity is involved

Description

The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request related to Title IV reimbursement and heightened cash monitoring. The collection involves institutions submitting Form 270 to request Title IV program funds under Reimbursement and Heightened Cash Monitoring payment methods. The Department invites interested persons to submit comments by August 25, 2026, to help assess the impact and improve the information collection process. There have been no changes to the information requested or the form since its prior approval in September 2023.

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