Federal Register #ED2026SCC0562

Department of Education Seeks Public Comment on Federal Student Loan Repayment Study Information Collection

This opportunity is a public comment request from the Department of Education regarding a proposed information collection for a federal student loan repayment study. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences (IES) - National Center for Education Evaluation (NCEE) - Purpose: - Seeking OMB clearance for a new information collection request (ICR) - Study titled 'Shaping the Future of Loan Repayment' - Will conduct telephone and virtual interviews with federal student loan borrowers - Focus Areas: - Understanding borrower knowledge, enrollment, behaviors, and outcomes related to federal student loan repayment plans - Special emphasis on income-driven repayment (IDR) plans - Public Comment: - Invites feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection - Suggestions for improvement are welcome - Procurement Details: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products or services are being procured - No purchase quantities or part numbers listed - Notable Requirements: - This is a research and data collection activity, not a procurement or contract award

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a new information collection request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection aims to study federal student loan repayment plans, focusing on borrower understanding, enrollment, repayment behaviors, and outcomes. The study will involve telephone or virtual interviews with federal student loan borrowers. Public comments on this proposal are invited until September 9, 2026.

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