Department of Education Reinforces College Responsibilities for Student Loan Borrowers
Published May 19, 2025
By AACOM Government Relations
Federal Policy Higher Education OME Advocate
- On May 5, 2025, the Department of Education (ED) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) to institutions of higher education reminding them of their shared responsibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support student loan borrowers.
- ED’s DCL outlined key actions institutions should take to tackle rising student debt and enhance borrower outcomes, such as:
- Providing accurate loan information
- Offering borrower counseling
- Ensuring transparency in financial aid practices
- The DCL was published the same day that ED resumed involuntary collections on defaulted student loans.
- AACOM continues to monitor activities related to ED and will provide updates as needed. Please contact aacomgr@aacom.org with questions.