Public Comment Period: Federal Direct PLUS Loan Supplemental Information Form
August 25, 2026
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The Frame
The public has until August 25, 2026, to provide input on the clarity, necessity, and accuracy of the information requested from borrowers applying for Federal Direct PLUS loans.
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Federal Direct PLUS Loan applicants
These individuals are required to complete the supplemental information form as part of their loan application process.
U.S. Department of Education
The agency is responsible for managing the information collection and reviewing public feedback to comply with federal paperwork requirements.
Last recorded activity August 25, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of Education is requesting public comment on the 'Federal Direct PLUS Loan Request for Supplemental Information' form.
- The public comment deadline is August 25, 2026, at 3:59:59 UTC.
- The request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process to ensure federal information collection tools are necessary and not overly burdensome.
- The form in question is used specifically for the William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan program.
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Why It Matters
The public has until August 25, 2026, to provide input on the clarity, necessity, and accuracy of the information requested from borrowers applying for Federal Direct PLUS loans.
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Long-term Comment Window
The comment deadline is set for August 2026, indicating a long-term administrative review cycle for this specific form.
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