Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Request for Title IV Reimbursement or Heightened Cash Monitoring 2 (HCM2)
Published Date: 6/26/2026
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Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info from schools asking for Title IV money or under extra cash checks (HCM2). They’re not changing the form but want your thoughts by August 25, 2026. This helps make sure schools get their funds smoothly without extra paperwork headaches.
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