Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Income Driven Repayment Plan Request for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loans and Federal Family Education Loan Programs
Published Date: 4/20/2026
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Summary
The Department of Education wants to update the form you use to apply for Income Driven Repayment plans on your federal student loans. If you have William D. Ford Direct Loans or Federal Family Education Loans, this could affect how you manage your payments. They’re asking for your thoughts by June 22, 2026, to make sure the process is easy and clear—no surprises with extra paperwork or costs!
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