# 34 CFR § 682.710: Removal of limitation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-34-682.710

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 CFR § 682.710
- **Heading:** Removal of limitation
- **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) 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 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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