Student Aid Apps Get Paperwork Extension for 2027
Published Date: 3/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info for the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP) for 2025-2026 and 2027-2028 without changing the forms. This affects states and schools that get federal student aid, helping them manage funds and apply for participation. Comments on this plan are open until April 27, 2026, so folks can share ideas or concerns about the process or paperwork.
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