[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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    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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