Proposed Rules
- Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance Comments Due: 1/20/2026 #EEO/Title IX #HR
- Required Use by Foreign Applicants and Patent Owners of a Patent Practitioner Comments Due: 1/28/2026 #Patents and Trademarks
Notices
- Information Collection; Reporting Purchases From Sources Outside the United States Comments Due: 2/17/2026 #Procurement
- Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Nominations Due: 2/28/2026
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Student Assistance General Provisions-Subpart K-Cash Management Comments Due: 3/2/2026 #Student Financial Aid
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Foreign Schools Eligibility Criteria Apply To Participate in Title IV HEA Programs Comments Due: 1/22/2026 #Student Financial Aid
Items of Interest
- Lawmakers say advanced nursing should count as a ‘professional degree’ A group of lawmakers is pushing back on proposed regulatory language that would limit federal student loans for graduate nursing programs to $100,000.
- What does the end of Grad PLUS loans mean for higher ed? The end of the 20-year program could push more students to the private loan market and force colleges to end some of their graduate offerings.
Policies
The Syllabus Policy was revised on December 18, 2025 to add clarifying language and add special requirements for 400 and 500 level classes.