OTC AskRegs Experts: Borrower Defense Claims and FAFSA Preview Comments
This week on "Off the Cuff," Hugh and Sarah highlight some updates concerning borrower defense and preview comments for the 2027-28 FAFSA. Sarah kicks things off with a background on borrower defense and a recent trend in which some schools have seen an increase in claims. Sarah then provides details on NASFAA’s preview comments for the upcoming FAFSA and explains how members can use that information to inform their own comments.
Speakers
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| Hugh Ferguson Managing Editor |
Sarah Austin Policy Analyst |
Resources
- Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Episode Transcript (PDF)
- Institutions Report Recent Increase in Borrower Defense to Repayment Claims
- 3-30: School Notification Process Under the 1994 and 2016 Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations (34 C.F.R. 685.206(c) and 34 C.F.R. 685.222)
- NASFAA Preview of Comments on 2027-28 FAFSA
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Publication Date: 4/3/2026
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