[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 3, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 356-358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-28425]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Work-Study, and Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Programs; 2018-2019 Award
Year Deadline Dates
AGENCY: Federal Student Aid, Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary announces the 2018-2019 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''), Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers 84.038, 84.033, and 84.007.
DATES: The deadline dates for each program are specified in the chart
in the Deadline Dates section of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Gross, 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) 377-4363 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
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Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP) website at: www.ifap.ed.gov.
Deadline Dates: The following table provides the 2018-2019 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.
2018-2019 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 The Reallocation Form must Monday, August 13, 2018.
Form designated for the return of be submitted electronically
2017-2018 funds and the request for through the Common
supplemental FWS funds for the 2018- Origination and
2019 award year. Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
2. The 2019-2020 FISAP (reporting The FISAP must be submitted Monday, October 1, 2018.
2017-2018 expenditure data and electronically through the
requesting funds for 2019-2020). Common Origination and
Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
The FISAP signature page
must be signed by the
institution's Chief
Executive Officer with an
original signature and
mailed to:
FISAP Administrator, U.S.
Department of Education,
P.O. Box 9003, Niagara
Falls, NY 14302..
For overnight delivery
mail to: FISAP
Administrator, 2429
Military Road, Suite 200,
Niagara Falls, NY 14304..
3. The Work Colleges Program Report The Work Colleges Program Monday, October 1, 2018.
of 2017-2018 award year Report of Expenditures must
expenditures. be submitted electronically
through the Common
Origination and
Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
The signature page must be
signed by the institution's
Chief Executive Officer
with an original signature
and sent to the U.S.
Department of Education
using 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 2017-2018 Financial The Financial Assistance for Monday, October 1, 2018.
Assistance for Students with Students with Intellectual
Intellectual Disabilities Disabilities Expenditure
Expenditure Report. Report must be submitted
electronically through the
Common Origination and
Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
The signature page must be
signed by the institution's
Chief Executive Officer
with an original signature
and sent to the U.S.
Department of Education
using 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 2019-2020 FISAP Edit The FISAP Edit Corrections Friday, December 14, 2018.
Corrections. must be submitted
electronically through the
Common Origination and
Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
6. The 2019-2020 Perkins Cash on The Perkins Cash on Hand Friday, December 14, 2018.
Hand Update as of October 31, 2018. Update must be submitted
electronically through the
Common Origination and
Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
7. Request for a waiver of the 2019- The request for the waiver Monday, February 4, 2019.
2020 award year penalty for the of penalty for underuse of
underuse of 2017-2018 award year funds and the justification
funds.. must be submitted
electronically through the
Common Origination and
Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
8. The Institutional Application and The Institutional Monday, March 4, 2019.
Agreement for Participation in the Application and Agreement
Work Colleges Program for the 2019- for Participation in the
2020 award year. Work Colleges Program must
be submitted electronically
through the Common
Origination and
Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
The signature page must be
signed by the institution's
Chief Executive Officer
with an original signature
and sent to the U.S.
Department of Education
using one of the following
methods:
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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..
9. Request for a waiver of the FWS The request for the waiver Monday, April 22, 2019.
Community Service Expenditure of FWS Community Service
Requirement for the 2019-2020 award Expenditure Requirement
year. must be submitted
electronically through the
Common Origination and
Disbursement website at
https://cod.ed.gov.
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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 11:59:00 p.m. 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 dated shipping label, invoice, or receipt from a commercial
courier.
(4) Any 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.
Note: The U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated
postmark. Before relying on this method, you should check with your
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 Announce- ments,'' which are posted
on the Department's IFAP website (http://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 website.
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 Program, 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 person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
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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: December 28, 2017.
A. Wayne Johnson,
Chief Operating Officer, Federal Student Aid.
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