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U.S. Department of Education Issues Dear Colleague Letter on May 16, 2023 to Update Earlier Guidance on Third-Party Servicers

On Feb. 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) surprised the higher education community with a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL GEN-23-03) that sets forth new guidance on third-party servicers with whom...more

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U.S. Department of Education Indefinitely Delays Expanded Third-Party Servicer Requirements

On April 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) indefinitely delayed the effective date of guidance regarding the scope of third-party servicer (TPS) requirements that it first published on February 15 and then...more

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Third-Party Servicer Guidance on Hold

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On April 11, 2023, the US Department of Education (ED) announced that it will modify and further delay the implementation of its controversial guidance on third-party servicer (TPS) issues. This latest update comes in...more

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U.S. Department of Education Delays Implementation of New Third-Party Servicer Guidance

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The U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) last week announced an indefinite delay in the implementation of its new third-party servicer guidance originally issued on February 15, 2023, and last amended on February 28,...more

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Update: U.S. Department of Education Third-Party Servicer Guidance - 4/14/2023

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UPDATE: On April 11, the Department of Education (Department) published a blog post updating the latest Third-Party Services (TPS) Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) which was published on February 15, 2023 (updated February 28,...more

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ED Updates Timeline for Third Party Servicer Guidance

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The Department of Education has extended the timeline for implementation of its February 15 Dear Colleague Letter, which substantially expanded the “third-party servicer” definition under the Title IV regulations....more

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Update: U.S. Department of Education Third-Party Servicer Guidance

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UPDATE: On February 28, 2023, the Department updated the Dear Colleague Letter issued February 15, 2023 to establish a future effective date for the guidance, extend the public comment period, and extend the reporting...more

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U.S. Department of Education Issues New Guidance on Third-Party Servicers

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The U.S. Department of Education (Department) published its newest "Dear Colleague Letter" (DCL ID: GEN-23-03) on Feb. 15, 2023, making sweeping changes to the regulation of agreements between institutions of higher education...more

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ED Expands Oversight of Higher Education Service Providers

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On February 15, 2023 (updated February 16, 2023), the United States Department of Education (“ED,” or the “Department”) released a Dear Colleague Letter[1](the “DCL”) regarding the “Requirements and Responsibilities for...more

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Department of Education Expands Interpretation of "Third-Party Servicer" Definition (and Announces Incentive Compensation Review)

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Wednesday’s U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter announces an expanded Department interpretation of the definition of Third-Party Servicer to include a new array of vendors providing student recruiting and...more

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U.S. Department of Education Cautions Colleges and Universities on Program Arrangements

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To increase enrollments and lower operating costs, many colleges and universities oftentimes partner with outside companies to provide portions of their academic programs online or on-campus. Serious legal risks may arise...more

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