Education Department Reviews College Funding Waiver Form
Published Date: 12/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is asking for public feedback on continuing a form that colleges use to prove they qualify for special funding and cost-sharing waivers. This helps schools get the money they need without extra paperwork changes. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until January 12, 2026, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
College designation and waiver filings
Colleges and universities can use this information collection to apply for designation as an eligible institution under Section 312 of the Higher Education Act and to request waivers of non‑Federal cost‑share reimbursement for the Federal Work‑Study Program, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and Student Support Services Program. The collection is currently approved under OMB Control Number 1840‑0103 and the Department proposes an extension without change.
Eligibility Matrix reduces applications
The Department publishes an Eligibility Matrix that lists postsecondary institutions potentially eligible for grants under Section 312. Only institutions that either do not meet the financial criteria or do not appear in the Eligibility Matrix need to submit the application form.
Estimated paperwork burden disclosed
The Department estimates this information collection will result in 700 annual responses and a total of 4,900 annual burden hours. The Department is seeking public comment on the collection through January 12, 2026.
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