To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to rename master promissory notes for loans made under part D of title IV of such Act to student loan contracts.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill renames federal student loan "master promissory notes" to "student loan contracts" and requires a new contract for each academic award year rather than allowing one document to cover multiple years.
Who Benefits and How
Students benefit from clearer terminology that better reflects the nature of student loan agreements. The annual contract requirement may increase awareness of loan terms each year.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Department of Education and loan servicers face minor administrative changes to update forms and systems. Students may experience slightly more paperwork by signing new contracts each year.
Key Provisions
- Renames master promissory notes to student loan contracts for federal student loans
- Limits each student loan contract to loans made in the same award year
- Applies to enrollment periods beginning after enactment
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Renames federal student loan master promissory notes to student loan contracts and limits contract use to a single award year.
Key Policy Areas
Higher Education, Consumer Protection
Primary Purpose
Renames federal student loan master promissory notes to student loan contracts and limits contract use to a single award year.
Policy Domains
global
Identified Gains
- Student borrowers
Identified Costs
- Department of Education
- Loan servicers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Underwood (for herself, Ms. Adams, Mr. Davis of North …
Stakeholder Effects
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