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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Comment Period: Federal Direct PLUS Loan Supplemental Information Form
Record date · August 25, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. Department of Education is seeking public feedback on the form used to collect supplemental information for the William D. Ford Federal Direct PLUS Loan program. This process is part of the standard federal requirement to review and renew information collection tools.
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.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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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