Notice2026-12110

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application for Approval To Participate in Federal Student Aid Programs

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Published
June 16, 2026

Issuing agencies

Education Department

Abstract

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36124-36125]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-12110]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-1288]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Application for Approval To Participate in Federal Student Aid 
Programs

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 revision of a currently approved 
information collection request (ICR).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
July 16, 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 Carolyn Rose, (202) 453-5967.

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

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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: Application for Approval to Participate in 
Federal Student Aid Programs.
    OMB Control Number: 1845-0012.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved ICR.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; State, Local, and 
Tribal Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 4,248.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 16,097.
    Abstract: Section 487(c) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, 
as amended, requires that the Secretary of Education prescribe 
regulations to ensure that any funds postsecondary institutions receive 
under the HEA are used solely for the purposes specified in and in 
accordance with the provision of the applicable programs.
    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 
2025, made statutory changes to Federal Pell Grants that impact 
regulatory requirements proposed in this information collection. 
Section 83002(b) of the OBBB established a new academic program in 
which eligible students can receive Pell Grants. Programs must meet 
several criteria to become eligible workforce programs which the 
Department must obtain, review and maintain as outlined in the law and 
regulations.
    This is a request for a revision of 1845-0012 to add Eligible 
Workforce Programs to the Application. There have been no other changes 
to the collection since the last ICR approved by OMB on 03/31/2026. All 
additional burden currently assessed to this collection remain the 
same.

Ross Santy,
Chief Data Officer,. Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy 
Development.
[FR Doc. 2026-12110 Filed 6-15-26; 8:45 am]
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