# 34 CFR § 682.707: Appeals in a limitation or termination proceeding

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.707

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 CFR § 682.707
- **Heading:** Appeals in a limitation or termination proceeding
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 34—Education > Subtitle B—Regulations of the Offices of the Department of 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

## Text

(a) If the lender, third-party servicer, or designated Departmental official appeals the initial decision of the presiding officer in accordance with § 682.706(b)(10)—
(1) An appeal is made to the Secretary by submitting to the Secretary and the opposing party within 15 days of the date of the appealing party's receipt of the presiding officer's decision, a brief or other written material explaining why the decision of the presiding officer should be overturned or modified; and
(2) The opposing party shall submit its brief or other written material to the Secretary and the appealing party within 15 days of its receipt of the brief or written material of the appealing party.
(b) The Secretary issues a final decision affirming, modifying, or reversing the initial decision, including a statement of the reasons for the Secretary's decision.
(c) Any party submitting material to the Secretary shall provide a copy to each party that participates in the hearing.
(d) If the presiding officer's initial decision would limit or terminate the lender's or servicer's eligibility, it does not take effect pending the appeal unless the Secretary determines that a stay of the date it becomes effective would seriously and adversely affect the FFEL programs or student or parent borrowers.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1080, 1082, 1085, 1094)
[57 FR 60323, Dec. 18, 1992, as amended at 59 FR 22458, Apr. 29, 1994; 66 FR 34765, June 29, 2001]

## Nearby sections

- [34 CFR § 682.100 § 682.100 The Federal Family Education Loan programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.100.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.101 § 682.101 Participation in the FFEL programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.101.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.102 § 682.102 Repaying a loan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.102.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.103 § 682.103 Applicability of subparts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.103.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.200 § 682.200 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.200.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.201 § 682.201 Eligible borrowers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.201.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.202 § 682.202 Permissible charges by lenders to borrowers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.202.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.203 § 682.203 Responsible parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.203.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.204 § 682.204 Maximum loan amounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.204.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.205 § 682.205 Disclosure requirements for lenders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.205.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.208 § 682.208 Due diligence in servicing a loan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.208.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.209 § 682.209 Repayment of a loan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.209.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.210 § 682.210 Deferment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.210.md)
- [34 CFR § 682.211 § 682.211 Forbearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.211.md)

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