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Thompson Coburn says it published a guide to borrower defense case-management changes
Thompson Coburn said it published a guide for school administrators examining the Department of Education’s planned transfer of borrower defense case management to FSA Partner Connect. The firm’s article reviewed the department’s September guidance and webinars and described operational preparations for the expected October 2026 rollout.
Key points
- Thompson Coburn discussed assigning user permissions through the Account Access Management Center.Thompson Coburn
- The firm distinguished response procedures under the 1994, 2016 and 2019 regulatory frameworks.Thompson Coburn
- Thompson Coburn addressed notification contacts recorded in Section D of schools’ applications.Thompson Coburn
- The firm discussed evidence categories, file-size limits, privacy designations and submission deadlines.Thompson Coburn