Opportunity
Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-1255
Department of Education Seeks Comment on Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Application Revision
Buyer
Department of Education
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
ED-2026-SCC-1255
This notice from the U.S. Department of Education seeks public comment on a proposed revision to the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Application information collection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Purpose: - Request for public comment on a revision to the information collection process for the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Application - Revision aligns with statutory changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Scope: - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Key Details: - The application allows joint consolidation co-borrowers to separate an existing joint Direct Consolidation Loan or Federal Consolidation Loan into individual Direct Consolidation Loans - Changes affect terms and conditions for Direct Loans received on or after July 1, 2026 - Notice includes estimated annual responses and burden hours, but does not request any goods or services - Unique Requirements: - Focused solely on information collection and administrative process changes, not on procurement activities
Description
The Department of Education is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request related to the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Application. This application allows joint consolidation co-borrowers to apply to separate an existing joint Direct Consolidation Loan or Federal Consolidation Loan into individual Direct Consolidation Loans. The revision aligns with statutory changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act effective July 1, 2026. Interested persons are invited to submit comments by July 30, 2026.