Ed Dept Seeks Comments on Kids' Institution Annual Report

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.

2026-06456 — Notice Announcing Educational Opportunity Centers Program Competition

The Department of Labor and Education are inviting groups to apply for grants to run Educational Opportunity Centers that help people get into college and understand money better. Applications are due by May 14, 2026, and winners can get up to $1.3 million a year to support their programs. This is a great chance for organizations to expand education access and help more students succeed!

2026-06491 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program Grant Application Package (1894-0001)

The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info for the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth program without changing the current forms. This affects states, local groups, and tribes applying for these grants, helping them support Native kids and youth. You’ve got until May 4, 2026, to share your thoughts, and no new costs or changes are planned right now.

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.

2026-06438 — 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.

2026-06280 — 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.

Previous: 2026-06538 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Rhode Island Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Rhode Island Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting on April 16, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Anyone interested can join to hear presentations and share their thoughts during the open comment period. This meeting affects Rhode Island residents and anyone passionate about civil rights, with no costs to attend but possible phone charges for wireless callers.

Next: 2026-06540 — Notice of Public Meeting of the New York Advisory Committee; Revision to Meeting Date and Time

Heads up, New Yorkers! The New York Advisory Committee’s public meeting got a new date and time—it’s now happening on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET instead of April 1. No money changes or other details, just a fresh schedule to mark on your calendar and join online or by phone.