Opportunity
Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-1387
Request for Public Comment: William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Repayment Plan Selection Form Revision
Buyer
Department of Education
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
August 06, 2026
Identifier
ED-2026-SCC-1387
This notice from the Department of Education seeks public comment on a proposed revision to the information collection for the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Repayment Plan Selection Form. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Purpose: - Request for public feedback on a revised administrative form related to federal student loan repayment plans - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested or procured - Notable Requirements: - The revision incorporates new regulatory requirements from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) - Public input is requested on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or technical equipment are involved
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 Repayment Plan Selection Form. This form allows Direct Loan borrowers to notify the Department of their choice of an initial fixed payment repayment plan or to request a change to one of these plans after their loans have entered repayment. The revision includes new regulatory requirements resulting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law on July 4, 2025. Comments on the proposed revision are invited and due by August 6, 2026.