The law that governs the administration of federal student financial aid is the Higher Education Act of 1965 (the Act). Some aspects of the Act are clear and concise and do not require more detailed guidance. Some provisions, however, merely express congressional intent and require additional interpretation, clarification, or guidance. Such guidance is provided in the form of federal regulations.

Federal regulations are periodically revised due to amendments to the Act, revisions in policy, or technical corrections to the text of the regulations. The student loan industry makes available an "integrated" version of ED's compilation of regulations on an as-needed basis throughout the year. This version allows users to see the language that has been stricken from the regulations as well as language that has been added. Included on this page are the most current integrated versions of the regulations for Parts 600 (Institutional Eligibility), 668 (Student Assistance General Provisions), 682 (FFELP) and 685 (FDLP).

NCHELP Topical Index
The NCHELP Topical Index is developed by student loan industry participants to be used as a resource tool for researching FFELP regulations or the Act. The index is arranged in alphabetical order for ease of use and covers a wide range of topics.

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Integrated Regulations
Parts 600, 668, 682, and 685 

NCHELP Topical Index