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Acquiring and Protecting Federal Student Aid Funds

Hands-on experience negotiating the student financial assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act


Why Cooley

  • 30+ years representing institutions in dealing with he complex array of laws, regulations and informal guidance that together govern institutional participation the student financial aid programs under Title IV

  • Team includes lawyers and nonlawyers who served in the general counsel's office or administrative roles at accredited colleges and universities

  • Assist institutions in acquiring initial approval to participate in the Title IV student aid programs

  • Help clients protect approvals and financial aid funding during audits and program reviews

  • Extensive knowledge of informal guidance and practices, as well as agency professionals managing the Title IV programs

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