Education Dept. Seeks Comments on Same-Old Loan Fee Reporting Form
Published Date: 4/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info about consolidation loan rebate fees without changing anything. If you’re involved with these loans, you can share your thoughts by June 16, 2026. This helps the Department keep things running smoothly without adding extra hassle or costs.
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