Query Regarding Department of Education Regulations

B-210733 Published: Feb 25, 1983. Publicly Released: Jun 04, 1985.

Highlights

GAO responded to a request for its legal opinion concerning provisions contained in Department of Education regulations which provide that any student who is required to register with the Selective Service and who fails to do so is ineligible for student financial assistance. GAO stated that the proposed regulations would be within the authority of the Secretary of Education.

Request File

Office of Public Affairs

Chuck Young

Managing Director

youngc1@gao.gov

(202) 512-4800

Topics

Education

Loan interest ratesLoan repaymentsModificationsProposed legislationRegulationStudent loansSelective serviceFederal regulationsDefense budgetsHigher education