Education Dept Sets 2024-2025 Deadlines for Student Aid Forms

2026-15019, Rescinding Portions of the Department of Education Title VI Regulations To Align With the Statutory Text and Conform to Executive Order 14281

The Department of Education is changing its rules to stop punishing unintentional discrimination under Title VI, focusing only on intentional discrimination instead. This update, effective July 24, 2026, will make things clearer, cut costs for schools and organizations getting federal money, and follow a new executive order about fairness and opportunity. If you receive federal funds, these changes affect how you follow civil rights rules.

2025-15665, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program

The government wants to change the rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to stop people working for shady employers from getting loan forgiveness. This means if your job is with an organization involved in serious illegal activities, you won’t qualify for loan help anymore. These changes protect taxpayers and make sure the program is fair, coming soon to keep things on the up and up.

2026-17006, Final Waiver and Extension of the Project Period With Funding for Arts in Education National Program

The Secretary waives the requirements in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations that generally prohibit extensions involving the obligation of additional Federal funds. The waiver and extension enables one project under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.351A to receive funding for an additional period, not to exceed September 30, 2027.

2026-17001, Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies: Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Student Assistance General Provisions

The Department proposes to revise the existing accrediting agency recognition regulations at 34 CFR part 602 to implement the directives set forth in Executive Order 14279, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and other Administration priorities, align the regulations more closely with statute, and reduce regulatory burden.

2026-16596, Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

The Secretary of Education publishes an l agenda of Federal regulatory and deregulatory actions. The agenda is issued under the authority of section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public with early information about the regulatory actions we plan to take.

2026-16541, Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; National Special Education Spending Study

The Department of Education wants your thoughts on a new survey about how special education money is spent across the country. Schools, districts, and anyone involved in special education will be part of this study, which aims to make sure funds are used wisely. You’ve got until October 13, 2026, to share your comments—so don’t miss out on shaping this important project!

Previous: 2025-18014, Foreign Terrorist Organization Designations of Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata'ib al-Imam Ali

The U.S. government just officially labeled four groups—Harakat al-Nujaba, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, and Kata'ib al-Imam Ali—as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. This means these groups face new legal restrictions, including freezing their assets and banning support. The changes take effect immediately, signaling tighter controls and financial consequences for anyone linked to them.

Next: 2025-18017, Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana Advisory Committee; Revision.

Heads up, Indiana! The Indiana Advisory Committee’s October meeting got a new date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET. If you want to join the conversation, just sign up online—no cost, just your time and voice!