Edu Dept Yawns Through Endowment Financial Report Extension

2025-15665 — William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program

The government wants to change the rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to stop people working for shady employers from getting loan forgiveness. This means if your job is with an organization involved in serious illegal activities, you won’t qualify for loan help anymore. These changes protect taxpayers and make sure the program is fair, coming soon to keep things on the up and up.

2026-06438 — Proposed Waivers and Extensions of the Project Period With Funding for the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program and the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center

The Department of Education wants to give 43 American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation projects and one training center extra time and money beyond their usual 5-year limit, extending support through September 30, 2027. This means these programs can keep helping American Indian communities with job training and support without interruption. People have until May 4, 2026, to share their thoughts on this plan.

2026-06436 — Title: Competition Announcement; Parent Information and Training Program

The Department of Education is offering grants for 2026 to support Parent Information and Training Centers that help families of individuals with disabilities. One new center will be funded in the Midwest region (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming). Interested groups must apply online by April 24, 2026, to get a chance at this funding.

2026-06280 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; DCIA Aging and Compliance Data Requirements for Guaranty Agencies

The Department of Education is asking to keep collecting important data from private guaranty agencies without changing the current process. This helps make sure these agencies follow rules and manage student loans properly. If you have thoughts, you can share them by May 1, 2026, but no new costs or big changes are expected.

2026-06172 — Competition Announcement; Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind

The Department of Education is offering grants in 2026 to train interpreters who help people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind. This program aims to improve communication support for those using vocational rehab and other services. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 26, 2026, for a chance to receive funding and make a real difference.

2026-06054 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Federal Direct Loan Program Regulations for Forbearance and Loan Rehabilitation

The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info about student loans without changing the rules. This affects folks with Federal Direct Loans who use forbearance or loan rehab options. You’ve got until May 29, 2026, to share your thoughts—no new costs or changes, just a paperwork check-in!

Previous: 2026-06057 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The Federal Trade Commission wants to keep collecting info for three more years from certain car dealers and other businesses to make sure they follow marketing rules that protect consumers. This extension won’t add new costs but helps keep things running smoothly until April 2029. If you’re a business affected, you have until April 29, 2026, to share your thoughts.

Next: 2026-06059 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The Federal Trade Commission wants to keep collecting info about product warranties for three more years, making sure companies follow the rules about what must be in written warranties for products over $15. This affects manufacturers and retailers who offer warranties, but it doesn’t cost them extra—just keeps the same paperwork going. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until April 29, 2026, to speak up!