Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-18489
Annual Notice of Interest Rates for Variable-Rate Federal Student Loans under FFEL Program
Buyer
Education Department
Posted
September 10, 2026
Identifier
2026-18489
This notice from Federal Student Aid within the Education Department announces annual interest rates for variable-rate federal student loans under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Announcement of interest rates for Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Federal PLUS Loans, Federal Consolidation Loans, and Federal Supplemental Loans for Students (SLS Loans) - No physical products or services are being procured - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Specifies formulas and statutory maximums for determining interest rates - Provides rates applicable for the upcoming year - Clarifies that no new loans have been made under the FFEL Program since 2010 - No procurement activity, contract value, or competition is associated with this notice
Description
Federal Student Aid announces the interest rates for loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program with variable interest rates. These rates are effective for the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The notice details the formulas used to determine the interest rates for various loan types and cohorts, including Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans, and Consolidation Loans. It also provides specific interest rate values and statutory maximums applicable during this period. No new loans have been made under the FFEL Program since June 30, 2010.