Title 34

PART 668

Part 668 - Student Assistance General Provisions

PART 668 - STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS Authority:20 U.S.C. 1001-1003, 1070g, 1085, 1088, 1091, 1092, 1094, 1099c, 1099c-1, 1221-3, and 1231a, unless otherwise noted.

Section 668.14 also issued under 20 U.S.C. 1085, 1088, 1091, 1092, 1094, 1099a-3, 1099c, and 1141.

Section 668.41 also issued under 20 U.S.C. 1092, 1094, 1099c.

Section 668.91 also issued under 20 U.S.C. 1082, 1094.

Section 668.171 also issued under 20 U.S.C. 1094 and 1099c and section 4 of Pub. L. 95-452, 92 Stat. 1101-1109.

Section 668.172 also issued under 20 U.S.C. 1094 and 1099c and section 4 of Pub. L. 95-452, 92 Stat. 1101-1109.

Section 668.175 also issued under 20 U.S.C. 1094 and 1099c.

34:3.1.3.1.30.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.1SECTION 668.1
   668.1 Scope.
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.2SECTION 668.2
   668.2 General definitions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.3SECTION 668.3
   668.3 Academic year.
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.4SECTION 668.4
   668.4 Payment period.
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.5SECTION 668.5
   668.5 Written arrangements to provide educational programs.
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.6SECTION 668.6-668.7
   668.6-668.7 [Reserved]
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.7SECTION 668.8
   668.8 Eligible program.
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.8SECTION 668.9
   668.9 Relationship between clock hours and semester, trimester, or quarter hours in calculating Title IV, HEA program assistance.
34:3.1.3.1.30.1.17.9SECTION 668.10
   668.10 Direct assessment programs.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Standards for Participation in Title IV, HEA Programs
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.1SECTION 668.11
   668.11 Scope.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.2SECTION 668.12
   668.12 [Reserved]
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.3SECTION 668.13
   668.13 Certification procedures.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.4SECTION 668.14
   668.14 Program participation agreement.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.5SECTION 668.15
   668.15 Factors of financial responsibility.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.6SECTION 668.16
   668.16 Standards of administrative capability.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.7SECTION 668.17
   668.17 [Reserved]
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.8SECTION 668.18
   668.18 Readmission requirements for servicemembers.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.9SECTION 668.19
   668.19 Financial aid history.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.10SECTION 668.20
   668.20 Limitations on remedial coursework that is eligible for Title IV, HEA program assistance.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.11SECTION 668.21
   668.21 Treatment of title IV grant and loan funds if the recipient does not begin attendance at the institution.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.12SECTION 668.22
   668.22 Treatment of title IV funds when a student withdraws.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.13SECTION 668.23
   668.23 Compliance audits and audited financial statements.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.14SECTION 668.24
   668.24 Record retention and examinations.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.15SECTION 668.25
   668.25 Contracts between an institution and a third-party servicer.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.16SECTION 668.26
   668.26 End of an institution's participation in the Title IV, HEA programs.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.17SECTION 668.27
   668.27 Waiver of annual audit submission requirement.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.18SECTION 668.28
   668.28 Non-title IV revenue (90/10).
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.19SECTION 668.29
   668.29 Severability.
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.20.2APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 668 - Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Functions (GAO)
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.20.3APPENDIX Appendix BAppendix I,
   Appendix B to Subpart B of Part 668 - Appendix I, Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities, and Functions (GAO)
34:3.1.3.1.30.2.17.20.4APPENDIX Appendix C
   Appendix C to Subpart B of Part 668 - 90/10 Revenue Calculation
34:3.1.3.1.30.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Student Eligibility
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.1SECTION 668.31
   668.31 Scope.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.2SECTION 668.32
   668.32 Student eligibility - general.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.3SECTION 668.33
   668.33 Citizenship and residency requirements.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.4SECTION 668.34
   668.34 Satisfactory academic progress.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.5SECTION 668.35
   668.35 Student debts under the HEA and to the U.S.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.6SECTION 668.36
   668.36 Social security number.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.7SECTION 668.37
   668.37 Selective Service registration.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.8SECTION 668.38
   668.38 Enrollment in telecommunications and correspondence courses.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.9SECTION 668.39
   668.39 Study abroad programs.
34:3.1.3.1.30.3.17.10SECTION 668.40
   668.40 Conviction for possession or sale of illegal drugs.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Institutional and Financial Assistance Information for Students
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.1SECTION 668.41
   668.41 Reporting and disclosure of information.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.2SECTION 668.42
   668.42 Financial assistance information.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.3SECTION 668.43
   668.43 Institutional information.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.4SECTION 668.44
   668.44 Availability of employees for information dissemination purposes.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.5SECTION 668.45
   668.45 Information on completion or graduation rates.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.6SECTION 668.46
   668.46 Institutional security policies and crime statistics.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.7SECTION 668.47
   668.47 Report on athletic program participation rates and financial support data.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.8SECTION 668.48
   668.48 Report on completion or graduation rates for student-athletes.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.9SECTION 668.49
   668.49 Institutional fire safety policies and fire statistics.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.10SECTION 668.50
   668.50 Severability.
34:3.1.3.1.30.4.17.11.5APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 668 - Crime Definitions in Accordance With the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting Program
34:3.1.3.1.30.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Verification and Updating of Student Aid Application Information
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.1SECTION 668.51
   668.51 General.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.2SECTION 668.52
   668.52 Definitions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.3SECTION 668.53
   668.53 Policies and procedures.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.4SECTION 668.54
   668.54 Selection of an applicant's FAFSA information for verification.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.5SECTION 668.55
   668.55 Updating information.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.6SECTION 668.56
   668.56 Information to be verified.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.7SECTION 668.57
   668.57 Acceptable documentation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.8SECTION 668.58
   668.58 Interim disbursements.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.9SECTION 668.59
   668.59 Consequences of a change in an applicant's FAFSA information.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.10SECTION 668.60
   668.60 Deadlines for submitting documentation and the consequences of failing to provide documentation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.5.17.11SECTION 668.61
   668.61 Recovery of funds from interim disbursements.
34:3.1.3.1.30.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Misrepresentation
34:3.1.3.1.30.6.17.1SECTION 668.71
   668.71 Scope and special definitions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.6.17.2SECTION 668.72
   668.72 Nature of educational program.
34:3.1.3.1.30.6.17.3SECTION 668.73
   668.73 Nature of financial charges.
34:3.1.3.1.30.6.17.4SECTION 668.74
   668.74 Employability of graduates.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Fine, Limitation, Suspension and Termination Proceedings
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.1SECTION 668.81
   668.81 Scope and special definitions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.2SECTION 668.82
   668.82 Standard of conduct.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.3SECTION 668.83
   668.83 Emergency action.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.4SECTION 668.84
   668.84 Fine proceedings.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.5SECTION 668.85
   668.85 Suspension proceedings.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.6SECTION 668.86
   668.86 Limitation or termination proceedings.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.7SECTION 668.87
   668.87 Borrower defense and recovery proceedings.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.8SECTION 668.88
   668.88 Prehearing conference and motion practice.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.9SECTION 668.89
   668.89 Hearing.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.10SECTION 668.90
   668.90 Authority and responsibilities of the hearing official.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.11SECTION 668.91
   668.91 Initial and final decisions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.12SECTION 668.92
   668.92 Filing of requests for hearings and appeals; confirmation of mailing and receipt dates.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.13SECTION 668.93
   668.93 Fines.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.14SECTION 668.94
   668.94 Limitation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.15SECTION 668.95
   668.95 Termination.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.16SECTION 668.96
   668.96 Reimbursements, refunds, and offsets.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.17SECTION 668.97
   668.97 Reinstatement after termination.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.18SECTION 668.98
   668.98 Removal of limitation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.7.17.19SECTION 668.99
   668.99 Interlocutory appeals to the Secretary from rulings of a hearing official.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Appeal Procedures for Audit Determinations and Program Review Determinations
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.1SECTION 668.111
   668.111 Scope and purpose.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.2SECTION 668.112
   668.112 Definitions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.3SECTION 668.113
   668.113 Request for review.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.4SECTION 668.114
   668.114 Notification of hearing.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.5SECTION 668.115
   668.115 Prehearing conference.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.6SECTION 668.116
   668.116 Hearing.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.7SECTION 668.117
   668.117 Authority and responsibilities of the hearing official.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.8SECTION 668.118
   668.118 Decision of the hearing official.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.9SECTION 668.119
   668.119 Appeal to the Secretary.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.10SECTION 668.120
   668.120 Decision of the Secretary.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.11SECTION 668.121
   668.121 Final decision of the Department.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.12SECTION 668.122
   668.122 Determination of filing, receipt, and submission dates.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.13SECTION 668.123
   668.123 Collection.
34:3.1.3.1.30.8.17.14SECTION 668.124
   668.124 Interlocutory appeals to the Secretary from rulings of a hearing official.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Immigration-Status Confirmation
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.1SECTION 668.130
   668.130 General.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.2SECTION 668.131
   668.131 Definitions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.3SECTION 668.132
   668.132 Institutional determinations of eligibility based on primary confirmation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.4SECTION 668.133
   668.133 Conditions under which an institution shall require documentation and request secondary confirmation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.5SECTION 668.134
   668.134 Institutional policies and procedures for requesting documentation and receiving secondary confirmation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.6SECTION 668.135
   668.135 Institutional procedures for completing secondary confirmation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.7SECTION 668.136
   668.136 Institutional determinations of eligibility based on INS responses to secondary confirmation requests.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.8SECTION 668.137
   668.137 Deadlines for submitting documentation and the consequences of failure to submit documentation.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.9SECTION 668.138
   668.138 Liability.
34:3.1.3.1.30.9.17.10SECTION 668.139
   668.139 Recovery of payments and loan disbursements to ineligible students.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Approval of Independently Administered Tests; Specification of Passing Score; Approval of State Process
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.1SECTION 668.141
   668.141 Scope.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.2SECTION 668.142
   668.142 Special definitions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.3SECTION 668.143
   668.143 [Reserved]
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.4SECTION 668.144
   668.144 Application for test approval.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.5SECTION 668.145
   668.145 Test approval procedures.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.6SECTION 668.146
   668.146 Criteria for approving tests.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.7SECTION 668.147
   668.147 Passing scores.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.8SECTION 668.148
   668.148 Additional criteria for the approval of certain tests.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.9SECTION 668.149
   668.149 Special provisions for the approval of assessment procedures for individuals with disabilities.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.10SECTION 668.150
   668.150 Agreement between the Secretary and a test publisher or a State.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.11SECTION 668.151
   668.151 Administration of tests.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.12SECTION 668.152
   668.152 Administration of tests by assessment centers.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.13SECTION 668.153
   668.153 Administration of tests for individuals whose native language is not English or for individuals with disabilities.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.14SECTION 668.154
   668.154 Institutional accountability.
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.15SECTION 668.155
   668.155 [Reserved]
34:3.1.3.1.30.10.17.16SECTION 668.156
   668.156 Approved State process.
34:3.1.3.1.30.11SUBPART K
Subpart K - Cash Management
34:3.1.3.1.30.11.17.1SECTION 668.161
   668.161 Scope and institutional responsibility.
34:3.1.3.1.30.11.17.2SECTION 668.162
   668.162 Requesting funds.
34:3.1.3.1.30.11.17.3SECTION 668.163
   668.163 Maintaining and accounting for funds.
34:3.1.3.1.30.11.17.4SECTION 668.164
   668.164 Disbursing funds.
34:3.1.3.1.30.11.17.5SECTION 668.165
   668.165 Notices and authorizations.
34:3.1.3.1.30.11.17.6SECTION 668.166
   668.166 Excess cash.
34:3.1.3.1.30.11.17.7SECTION 668.167
   668.167 Severability.
34:3.1.3.1.30.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Financial Responsibility
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.1SECTION 668.171
   668.171 General.
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.2SECTION 668.172
   668.172 Financial ratios.
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.3SECTION 668.173
   668.173 Refund reserve standards.
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.4SECTION 668.174
   668.174 Past performance.
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.5SECTION 668.175
   668.175 Alternative standards and requirements.
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.6SECTION 668.176
   668.176 Severability.
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.7.6APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Subpart L of Part 668 - Ratio Methodology for Propriety Institutions
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.7.7APPENDIX Appendix B
   Appendix B to Subpart L of Part 668 - Ratio Methodology for Private Non-Profit Institutions
34:3.1.3.1.30.12.17.7.8APPENDIX Appendix C
   Appendix C to Subpart L of Part 668 - Balance Sheet and Income Statement Adjustments for Recalculating Composite Score
34:3.1.3.1.30.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Two Year Cohort Default Rates
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.1SECTION 668.181
   668.181 Purpose of this subpart.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.2SECTION 668.182
   668.182 Definitions of terms used in this subpart.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.3SECTION 668.183
   668.183 Calculating and applying cohort default rates.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.4SECTION 668.184
   668.184 Determining cohort default rates for institutions that have undergone a change in status.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.5SECTION 668.185
   668.185 Draft cohort default rates and your ability to challenge before official cohort default rates are issued.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.6SECTION 668.186
   668.186 Notice of your official cohort default rate.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.7SECTION 668.187
   668.187 Consequences of cohort default rates on your ability to participate in Title IV, HEA programs.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.8SECTION 668.188
   668.188 Preventing evasion of the consequences of cohort default rates.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.9SECTION 668.189
   668.189 General requirements for adjusting official cohort default rates and for appealing their consequences.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.10SECTION 668.190
   668.190 Uncorrected data adjustments.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.11SECTION 668.191
   668.191 New data adjustments.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.12SECTION 668.192
   668.192 Erroneous data appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.13SECTION 668.193
   668.193 Loan servicing appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.14SECTION 668.194
   668.194 Economically disadvantaged appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.15SECTION 668.195
   668.195 Participation rate index appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.16SECTION 668.196
   668.196 Average rates appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.17SECTION 668.197
   668.197 Thirty-or-fewer borrowers appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.13.17.18SECTION 668.198
   668.198 Severability.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14SUBPART N
Subpart N - Cohort Default Rates
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.1SECTION 668.200
   668.200 Purpose of this subpart.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.2SECTION 668.201
   668.201 Definitions of terms used in this subpart.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.3SECTION 668.202
   668.202 Calculating and applying cohort default rates.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.4SECTION 668.203
   668.203 Determining cohort default rates for institutions that have undergone a change in status.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.5SECTION 668.204
   668.204 Draft cohort default rates and your ability to challenge before official cohort default rates are issued.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.6SECTION 668.205
   668.205 Notice of your official cohort default rate.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.7SECTION 668.206
   668.206 Consequences of cohort default rates on your ability to participate in Title IV, HEA programs.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.8SECTION 668.207
   668.207 Preventing evasion of the consequences of cohort default rates.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.9SECTION 668.208
   668.208 General requirements for adjusting official cohort default rates and for appealing their consequences.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.10SECTION 668.209
   668.209 Uncorrected data adjustments.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.11SECTION 668.210
   668.210 New data adjustments.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.12SECTION 668.211
   668.211 Erroneous data appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.13SECTION 668.212
   668.212 Loan servicing appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.14SECTION 668.213
   668.213 Economically disadvantaged appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.15SECTION 668.214
   668.214 Participation rate index appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.16SECTION 668.215
   668.215 Average rates appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.17SECTION 668.216
   668.216 Thirty-or-fewer borrowers appeals.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.18SECTION 668.217
   668.217 Default prevention plans.
34:3.1.3.1.30.14.17.19.9APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Subpart N of Part 668 - Sample Default Prevention Plan
34:3.1.3.1.30.15SUBPART O
Subpart O - Financial Assistance for Students With Intellectual Disabilities
34:3.1.3.1.30.15.17.1SECTION 668.230
   668.230 Scope and purpose.
34:3.1.3.1.30.15.17.2SECTION 668.231
   668.231 Definitions.
34:3.1.3.1.30.15.17.3SECTION 668.232
   668.232 Program eligibility.
34:3.1.3.1.30.15.17.4SECTION 668.233
   668.233 Student eligibility.
34:3.1.3.1.30.16SUBPART P
Subparts P-R [Reserved]