# 34 C.F.R. § 682.710 (2026): Removal of limitation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_710

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 682.710 (2026)
- **Heading:** Removal of limitation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Chapter VI: OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION / Part 682: FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM / Subpart G: Limitation, Suspension, or Termination of Lender or Third-Party Servicer Eligibility and Disqualification of Lenders / § 682.710: § 682.710   Removal of limitation.

## Text

(a) A lender or third-party servicer may request removal of a limitation imposed by the Secretary in accordance with the regulations in this subpart at any time more than 12 months after the date the limitation becomes effective.
(b) The request must be in writing and must show that the lender or servicer has corrected any violations on which the limitation was based.
(c) Within 60 days after receiving the request, the Secretary—
(1) Grants the request;
(2) Denies the request; or
(3) Grants the request subject to other limitations.
(d)(1) If the Secretary denies the request or establishes other limitations, the lender or servicer, upon request, is given an opportunity to show why all limitations should be removed.
(2) A lender or third-party servicer may continue to participate in the FFEL programs, subject to any limitation imposed by the Secretary under paragraph (c)(3) of this section, pending a decision by the Secretary on a request under paragraph (d)(1) of this section.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1080, 1082, 1085, 1094)
[57 FR 60323, Dec. 18, 1992, as amended at 59 FR 22459, Apr. 29, 1994]

## Nearby sections

- [34 C.F.R. § 682.700 (2026) § 682.700   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_700.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.701 (2026) § 682.701   Definitions of terms used in this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_701.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.702 (2026) § 682.702   Effect on participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_702.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.703 (2026) § 682.703   Informal compliance procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_703.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.704 (2026) § 682.704   Emergency action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_704.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.705 (2026) § 682.705   Suspension proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_705.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.706 (2026) § 682.706   Limitation or termination proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_706.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.707 (2026) § 682.707   Appeals in a limitation or termination proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_707.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.708 (2026) § 682.708   Evidence of mailing and receipt dates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_708.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.709 (2026) § 682.709   Reimbursements, refunds, and offsets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_709.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.710 (2026) § 682.710   Removal of limitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_710.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.711 (2026) § 682.711   Reinstatement after termination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_711.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 682.712 (2026) § 682.712   Disqualification review of limitation, suspension, and termination actions taken by guarantee agencies against lenders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P682_S682_712.md)

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