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Experimental Sites Initiative

Questions & Answers

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In order to ensure questions coming into the Experimental Sites team about the Experiments are consolidated and easily accessible, we have created this questions and answers section. We will update this list on a regular basis, therefore be sure to check back for any new information. You will also find links to various resources with additional guidance pertaining to the experiments. If you do not find an answer to your question please email the ESI Team, ExperimentalSites@ed.gov.

ESI General Q&A

Experiment Outlined in the April 18, 2023 Federal Register

Revised Second Chance Pell Q&A - NEW 05/10/23

Experiment Outlined in the May 23, 2019 Federal Register

Federal Work-Study Q&A

Experiment Outlined in the August 2015 Federal Register

Second Chance Pell Q&A - Updated 08/05/22

Second Chance Pell Fact Sheet

Experiment Outlined in the August 15, 2016 Federal Register

Loan Counseling Q&A - Updated 3/1/18

Experiment Outlined in the November 3, 2015 Federal Register

Dual Enrollment Q&A

Experiment Outlined in the October 2015 Federal Register

EQuIP - Educational Quality through Innovative Partnerships Q&A

Experiments Outlined in the October 2011 Federal Register

Direct Loan Program - Limiting unsubsidized loan amounts.