🎓2025-26 Deadline Dates for Federal Educational Financial Aid Programs
The Secretary announces the 2025-26 award year deadline dates for the submission of requests and documents from postsecondary institutions for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs (collectively, the "Campus-Based programs").
Learn More🔬Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments for Research Approved
The Department of Commerce has approved applications for duty-free entry of various scientific instruments for prominent universities, such as Harvard and Caltech. These instruments will support advanced research in quantum physics, biophotonics, and other critical fields, promoting innovation and academic excellence.
Learn More🏺Notice of Inventory Completion
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the California State University, Sacramento has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More🎓Request for Nominations to NACIQI by the Department of Education
Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is seeking nomination(s) for appointments to fill at least six upcoming vacancies on the NACIQI. One of the six must be a student who, at the time of the appointment, is attending an institution of higher education. The terms of service for these vacancies would begin October 1, 2025, and expire on September 30, 2031.
Learn More🎓Executive Order on Accreditation Reform in Higher Education
Executive Order 14279 aims to revamp the accreditation system for higher education by focusing on quality education, eliminating unlawful discrimination in educational policies, and holding accreditors accountable. The order seeks to ensure institutions are measured by student outcomes and financial viability, rather than adherence to ideological standards.
Learn More🎓Transparency Order on Foreign Funding for American Universities
Executive Order 14282 emphasizes the need for transparency regarding foreign funding at American universities. It aims to enforce compliance with disclosure requirements, reverse previous policy drawbacks, and hold institutions accountable for any noncompliance. The order seeks to protect American interests and safeguard educational integrity against foreign influences.
Learn More🎓Public Feedback for Higher Education Financial Assistance Regulations
We announce our intention to host public hearings and establish one or more negotiated rulemaking committees to prepare proposed regulations on various programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (title IV, HEA programs). The Department invites public feedback, especially addressing topics which may include Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR), or other topics that would streamline current federal student financial assistance programs.
Learn More🎓Application Process for FY 2025 Grants and Waivers
The Department of Education (Department) announces the process for the designation of eligible institutions and invites applications for waivers of eligibility requirements for fiscal year (FY) 2025, for the programs listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.
Learn More🎓2026-2027 FAFSA Information Collection Notice
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a revision of the existing information collection.
Learn More🏫NACIQI Meeting Notice
This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access or participate in the February 19-20, 2025 meeting of NACIQI, and provides information to members of the public regarding the meeting, including requesting to make written or oral comments. Committee members will meet in-person while accrediting agency representatives and public attendees will participate virtually.
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