# 34 C.F.R. § 668.16 (2026): Standards of administrative capability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_16

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 668.16 (2026)
- **Heading:** Standards of administrative capability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Chapter VI / Part 668 / Subpart B / § 668.16: § 668.16   Standards of administrative capability.

## Text

Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 40282, July 1, 2026. To begin and to continue to participate in any title IV, HEA program, an institution must demonstrate to the Secretary that the institution is capable of adequately administering that program under each of the standards established in this section. The Secretary considers an institution to have that administrative capability if the institution— (a) Administers the Title IV, HEA programs in accordance with all statutory provisions of or applicable to Title IV of the HEA, all applicable regulatory provisions prescribed under that statutory authority, and all applicable special arrangements, agreements, and limitations entered into under the authority of statutes applicable to Title IV of the HEA; (b)(1) Designates a capable individual to be responsible for administering all the Title IV, HEA programs in which it participates and for coordinating those programs with the institution's other Federal and non-Federal programs of student financial assistance. The Secretary considers an individual to be “capable” under this paragraph if the individual is certified by the State in which the institution is located, if the State requires certification of financial aid administrators. The Secretary may consider other factors in determining whether an individual is capable, including, but not limited to, the individual's successful completion of Title IV, HEA program training provided or approved by the Secretary, and previous experience and documented success in administering the Title IV, HEA programs properly; (2) Uses an adequate number of qualified persons to administer the Title IV, HEA programs in which the institution participates

## Nearby sections

- [34 C.F.R. § 668.12 (2026) § 668.12   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_12.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.13 (2026) § 668.13   Certification procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_13.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.14 (2026) § 668.14   Program participation agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_14.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.16 (2026) § 668.16   Standards of administrative capability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_16.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.18 (2026) § 668.18   Readmission requirements for servicemembers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_18.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.19 (2026) § 668.19   Financial aid history.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_19.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.20 (2026) § 668.20   Limitations on remedial coursework that is eligible for Title IV, HEA program assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_20.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.21 (2026) § 668.21   Treatment of title IV grant and loan funds if the recipient does not begin attendance at the institution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_21.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.22 (2026) § 668.22   Treatment of title IV funds when a student withdraws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_22.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.23 (2026) § 668.23   Compliance audits and audited financial statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_23.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.24 (2026) § 668.24   Record retention and examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_24.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.25 (2026) § 668.25   Contracts between an institution and a third-party servicer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_25.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.26 (2026) § 668.26   End of an institution's participation in the Title IV, HEA programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_26.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 668.27 (2026) § 668.27   Waiver of annual audit submission requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P668_S668_27.md)

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