Dept of Ed Section 117 of the Higher Education Act 

Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965  requires higher education institutions that receive Title IV federal student aid to submit reports to the U.S. Department of Education about gifts received from any foreign source, contracts with a foreign source, and any ownership interest in, or control over the institution by a foreign source.

Section 117 Reporting Template

The Department of Education’s Section 117 portal requires several pieces of information, often gathered from multiple departments. To support accurate reporting, locations should collect this information in real time.

To make this process easier and standardize data collection, we have provided an Excel spreadsheet which mirrors the language in the Department of Education’s portal. Campuses may adapt this template into a shareable format (e.g. Google Doc, Smartsheet) to fit local workflows. What matters most is consistent use of a standard template, whether ours or an existing campus tool, to ensure accuracy and maintain a reliable historical record for future reporting.   

Section 117 Data Collection Template

For more information see ECAS Section 117 Compliance Toolkit