2027-28 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:28)

The U.S. Department of Education is conducting market research to determine if sufficient interest and capability exist in the marketplace for the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study 2027-28 (NPSAS:28). The study will provide information about the costs of postsecondary education and how students and their families pay for these costs. The proposed contract includes a 60-month base period and optional tasks spanning a possible additional 60 months. The contract will be awarded to a qualified entity for the purpose of conducting NPSAS:28 and follow-ups in the NPSAS family of studies. • The study will include a student survey and extracts from administrative data sources. • The contract includes optional tasks designed to conduct an additional NPSAS study using administrative data only, add a state representative sample to NPSAS:28, match administrative records for prior longitudinal cohorts, and conduct follow-up interviews. • The U.S. Department of Education is seeking capability statements from eligible, interested parties. • The capability statements should include information about the entity's name and address, contact information, and whether the entity believes that the DRAFT PWS contains any unduly restrictive language or content.