Debt collectors work with universities, colleges and private lenders to collect student loans. For education loans backed by the federal government, the U.S. Department of Education has a clearly-defined collection program that uses private collection agencies. Recent changes in federal law will shift all previously federally backed loans to direct loans from the federal government, cutting private lenders out of the equation.

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26 March 2014

Gov't Report Faults Oversight of ED Debt Collection Program

14 March 2014

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7 March 2014

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ConServe Announces "Matching Gift Program" for Charitable Efforts

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21 February 2014

Performant Financial Corporation Appoints New Independent Director

7 February 2014

NCS Wins Award for Federal Collection Subcontracting Performance

6 February 2014

State of the Union Tackles Student Loan Debt, and Little Else in ARM

29 January 2014

Sallie Mae Braces for $70 Million Hit from CFPB, Federal Regulators

21 January 2014

ConServe Supports Local Charities Over the Holiday Season

7 January 2014

New York Times Investigative Report Focuses on Student Loan Guaranty Agency

2 January 2014

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19 December 2013

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3 December 2013

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3 December 2013

New Performance Award Announced for ED Student Loan Debt Collection Subcontractors

27 November 2013

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Delta Management Associates Expands with New Office in Phoenix

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