[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 7 (Monday, January 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1495-1498]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-00196]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant programs; 2015-2016 Award
Year Deadline Dates
AGENCY: Federal Student Aid, Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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Catalog Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 84.038 Federal
Perkins Loan Program; 84.033 Federal Work-Study Program; and 84.007
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program.
SUMMARY: The Secretary announces the 2015-2016 award year deadline
dates for the submission of requests and documents from postsecondary
institutions for the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS),
and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs
(collectively, the ``campus-based programs'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pat Stephenson, Manager, Campus-Based
Programs, U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid, 830 First
Street NE., Union Center Plaza, Room 64F2, Washington, DC 20202-5453.
Telephone: (202) 377-3782 or via email: [email protected].
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text
telephone (TTY), call the Federal Relay Service, toll free, at 1-800-
877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Perkins Loan program encourages
institutions to make low-interest, long-term loans to needy
undergraduate and graduate students to help pay for their education.
The FWS program encourages the part-time employment of needy
undergraduate and graduate students to help pay for their education and
to involve the students in community service activities.
The FSEOG program encourages institutions to provide grants to
exceptionally needy undergraduate students to help pay for their
education.
The Federal Perkins Loan, FWS, and FSEOG programs are authorized by
parts E and C, and part A, subpart 3, respectively, of title IV of the
Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
Throughout the year, in its ``Electronic Announcements,'' the
Department will continue to provide additional information for the
individual deadline dates listed in the table under the DEADLINE DATES
section of this notice. You will also find the information on the
Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) Web site at:
www.ifap.ed.gov.
Deadline Dates: The following table provides the 2015-2016 award
year deadline dates for the submission of applications, reports, waiver
requests, and other documents for the campus-based programs.
Institutions must meet the established deadline dates to ensure
consideration for funding or waiver, as appropriate.
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2015-2016 Award Year Deadline Dates
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What does an institution submit? How is it submitted? What is the deadline for submission?
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1. The Campus-Based Reallocation Form The Reallocation Form is Monday, August 17, 2015.
designated for the return of 2014- located on the ``Setup'' tab
2015 funds and the request for of the Fiscal Operations
supplemental FWS funds for the 2015- Report and Application to
2016 award year. Participate (FISAP) at the
eCampus-Based Web site:
www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
The Reallocation Form must be
submitted electronically
through the eCampus-Based
Web site.
2. The 2016-2017 FISAP(reporting 2014- The FISAP is located at the Thursday, October 1, 2015.
2015 expenditure data and requesting eCampus-Based Web site:
funds for 2016-2017). www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
The FISAP must be submitted
electronically through the
eCampus-Based Web site. The
FISAP's signature page must
be signed by the
institution's Chief
Executive Officer (CEO),
either electronically or on
a printed copy with an
original signature. If
mailing the FISAP signature
page, it must be mailed to:
FISAP Administrator, 8405
Greensboro Drive, Suite
1020, McLean, VA 22102..
3. The Work Colleges Program Report The Work Colleges Program Thursday, October 1, 2015.
of 2014-2015 award year Report is located on the
expenditures. ``Setup'' tab of the FISAP
at the eCampus-Based Web
site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
The report must be submitted
electronically through the
eCampus-Based Web site. It
must be signed by the
institution's Chief
Executive Officer (CEO),
either electronically or on
a printed copy with an
original signature. If
mailing the Work Colleges
Program Report signature
page, it must be submitted
by one of the following
methods:
Hand deliver to: U.S.
Department of Education,
Federal Student Aid, Grants
& Campus-Based Division, 830
First Street NE., Room 64F2,
ATTN: Work Colleges
Coordinator, Washington, DC
20002, or
Mail to: The address listed
above for hand delivery.
However, please use ZIP Code
20202-5453.
4. The 2014-2015 Financial Assistance The Financial Assistance for Thursday, October 1, 2015.
for Students with Intellectual Students with Intellectual
Disabilities Expenditure Report. Disabilities Expenditure
Report is located on the
``Setup'' tab of the FISAP
at the eCampus-Based Web
site: www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
The report must be submitted
electronically through the
eCampus-Based Web site. It
must be signed by the
institution's Chief
Executive Officer (CEO),
either electronically or on
a printed copy with an
original signature. If
mailing the Financial
Assistance for Students with
Intellectual Disabilities
Expenditure Report signature
page, it must be submitted
by one of the following
methods:
Hand deliver to: U.S.
Department of Education,
Federal Student Aid, Grants
& Campus-Based Division, CTP
Program, 830 First Street
NE., Room 64F2 Washington,
DC 20002, or
Mail to: The address listed
above for hand delivery.
However, please use ZIP Code
20202-5453.
5. The 2016-2017 FISAP Edit The FISAP is located at the Tuesday, December 15, 2015.
Corrections and Perkins Cash on Hand eCampus-Based Web site:
Update as of October 31, 2015. www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
The FISAP Edit Corrections
and Perkins Cash on Hand
Update must be submitted
electronically through the
eCampus-Based Web site..
6. Request for a waiver of the 2016- The request for a waiver is Monday, February 8, 2016.
2017 award year penalty for the located in Part II, Section
underuse of 2014-2015 award year C of the FISAP at the
funds. eCampus-Based Web site:
www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
The request and justification
must be submitted
electronically through the
eCampus-Based Web site..
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7. The Institutional Application and The Institutional Application Monday, March 7, 2016.
Agreement for Participation in the and Agreement for
Work Colleges Program for the 2016- Participation in the Work
2017 award year. Colleges Program can be
found on the ``Setup'' tab
of the FISAP at the eCampus-
Based Web site:
www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
The application and agreement
must be submitted
electronically through the
eCampus-Based Web site. It
must be signed by the
institution's Chief
Executive Officer (CEO),
either electronically or on
a printed copy with an
original signature. If
mailing the Institutional
Application and Agreement
for Participation in the
Work Colleges Program
signature page, it must be
submitted by one of the
following methods:.
Hand deliver to: U.S.
Department of Education,
Federal Student Aid, Grants
& Campus-Based Division, 830
First Street NE., Room 64F2
ATTN: Work Colleges
Coordinator, Washington, DC
20002, or
Mail to: The address listed
above for hand delivery.
However, please use ZIP Code
20202-5453.
8. Request for a waiver of the FWS The FWS Community Service Monday, April 25, 2016.
Community Service Expenditure waiver request is located on
Requirement for the 2016-2017 award the ``Setup'' tab of the
year. FISAP at the eCampus-Based
Web site:
www.cbfisap.ed.gov.
The request and justification
must be submitted
electronically through the
eCampus-Based Web site.
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Notes:
[ssquf] The deadline for electronic submissions is 11:59:00 p.m. (Washington, DC time) on the applicable
deadline date. Transmissions must be completed and accepted by 12:00:00 midnight to meet the deadline.
[ssquf] Paper documents that are sent through the U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked or you must have a mail
receipt stamped by the applicable deadline date.
[ssquf] Paper documents that are delivered by a commercial courier must be received no later than 4:30:00 p.m.
(Washington, DC time) on the applicable deadline date.
[ssquf] The Secretary may consider on a case-by-case basis the effect that a major disaster, as defined in
section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(2)), or
another unusual circumstance has on an institution in meeting the deadlines.
Proof of Mailing or Hand Delivery of Paper Documents
If you submit paper documents when permitted by mail or by hand
delivery (or from a commercial courier), we accept as proof one of the
following:
(1) A legible mail receipt with the date of mailing stamped by the
U.S. Postal Service.
(2) A legibly dated U.S. Postal Service postmark.
(3) A legibly dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a
commercial courier.
(4) Other proof of mailing or delivery acceptable to the Secretary.
If you mail your paper documents through the U.S. Postal Service,
we do not accept either of the following as proof of mailing:
(1) A private metered postmark.
(2) A mail receipt that is not dated by the U.S. Postal Service.
An institution should note that the U.S. Postal Service does not
uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an
institution should check with its local post office. All institutions
are encouraged to use certified or at least first-class mail.
The Department accepts hand deliveries from you or a commercial
courier between 8:00:00 a.m. and 4:30:00 p.m., Washington, DC time,
Monday through Friday except Federal holidays.
Sources for Detailed Information on These Requests
A more detailed discussion of each request for funds or waiver is
provided in specific ``Electronic Announcements,'' which are posted on
the Department's IFAP Web site (www.ifap.ed.gov) at least 30 days
before the established deadline date for the specific request.
Information on these items is also found in the Federal Student Aid
Handbook, which is also posted on the Department's IFAP Web site.
Applicable Regulations: The following regulations apply to these
programs:
(1) Student Assistance General Provisions, 34 CFR part 668.
(2) General Provisions for the Federal Perkins Loan Program,
Federal Work-Study Program, and Federal Supplemental Educational
Opportunity Grant Program, 34 CFR part 673.
(3) Federal Perkins Loan Program, 34 CFR part 674.
(4) Federal Work-Study Programs, 34 CFR part 675.
(5) Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, 34
CFR part 676.
(6) Institutional Eligibility under the Higher Education Act of
1965, as amended, 34 CFR part 600.
(7) New Restrictions on Lobbying, 34 CFR part 82.
(8) Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial
Assistance), 34 CFR part 84.
(9) Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement), 2 CFR
part 3485.
(10) Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention, 34 CFR part 86.
Accessible Format: Individuals with disabilities can obtain this
document in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print,
audiotape, or compact disc) on request to the program contact person
listed in this section.
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Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System at:
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Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070b et seq. and 1087aa et seq.;
42 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.
Dated: January 6, 2015.
James W. Runcie,
Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid.
[FR Doc. 2015-00196 Filed 1-9-15; 8:45 am]
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