Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-0562

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

The United States Department of Education, through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and the National Center for Education Evaluation (NCEE), is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to federal student loan repayment: - Purpose: Gather data via telephone or virtual interviews with federal student loan borrowers - Focus: Study borrowers' understanding, choices, and behaviors regarding federal student loan repayment plans - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are specified - Unique requirement: Solicitation of public comment on the necessity, utility, and burden of the proposed data collection - This is a request for information and feedback, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a new information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection aims to study borrower participation and repayment progress in federal student loan plans, focusing on understanding borrower choices, comprehension of repayment plan features, and repayment behaviors. The study will involve telephone or virtual interviews with federal student loan borrowers. Public comments are invited until September 9, 2026.

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