Notice2026-12004
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Student Assistance General Provision-Subpart E-Verification Student Aid Application Information
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Published
June 15, 2026
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a reinstatement without change of a previously approved information collection request (ICR).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 114 (Monday, June 15, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 35973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-12004]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-0531]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment
Request; Student Assistance General Provision--Subpart E--Verification
Student Aid Application Information
AGENCY: Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995,
the Department is proposing a reinstatement without change of a
previously approved information collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
July 15, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed
information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of
publication of this notice. Click on this link <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a> to access the site. Find this information collection request
(ICR) by selecting ``Department of Education'' under ``Currently Under
Review,'' then check the ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox.
<a href="http://Reginfo.gov">Reginfo.gov</a> provides two links to view documents related to this
information collection request. Information collection forms and
instructions may be found by clicking on the ``View Information
Collection (IC) List'' link. Supporting statements and other supporting
documentation may be found by clicking on the ``View Supporting
Statement and Other Documents'' link.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to
collection activities, please contact Zelma Barrett, (202) 245-8012.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department is especially interested in
public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection
necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this
information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the
estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on
the respondents, including through the use of information technology.
Please note that written comments received in response to this notice
will be considered public records.
Title of Collection: Student Assistance General Provision--Subpart
E--Verification Student Aid Application Information.
OMB Control Number: 1845-0041.
Type of Review: Reinstatement without change of a previously
approved ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; Individuals and
Households; State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 2,345,626.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 371,252.
Abstract: This request is for a reinstatement without change of the
information collection supporting the policies and reporting
requirements contained in Subpart E of Part 668--Verification and
Updating of Student Aid Application Information. Sections 668.53,
668.54, 668.55, 668.56, 668.57, 668.59 and 668.61 contain information
collection requirements (OMB control number 1845-0041). This subpart
governs the verification and updating of information provided on the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA[supreg]) which is used
to calculate an applicant's Student Aid Index (SAI) for purposes of
determining an applicant's need for student financial assistance under
Title IV of Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).
Ross Santy,
Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy
Development.
[FR Doc. 2026-12004 Filed 6-12-26; 8:45 am]
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