U.S. Department of Education Issues Key Deadlines for Higher Education Institutions

The U.S. Department of Education has announced several critical deadlines for higher education institutions. These include the October 1, 2026, due date for 2026 Gainful Employment/Financial Value Transparency (GE/FVT) reporting and Fiscal Operations Report for 2025–26 and Application to Participate for 2027–28 (FISAP) submissions. Additionally, September 30, 2026, is the final deadline for 2025–26 Pell Grant and TEACH Grant closeout activities. Institutions are also advised of a pause in new Perkins Loan assignment submissions starting October 1, 2026.