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Government Complaints/government Ombudsman Offices | United States Department Of Education

Eligibility

The Ombudsman Office is a final resource after individuals look for help through other customer service avenues. Before contacting the Ombudsman:

  • borrowers concerned about federal student loans should contact their loan holder
  • current students should contact their financial aid office

Required documents

Additional documents requested as needed,Completed application/registration form (Completed complaint form)

Hours

mon 8:00am - 9:00pm tue 8:00am - 6:00pm wed 8:00am - 6:00pm thu 8:00am - 6:00pm fri 8:00am - 6:00pm

(800) 433-3243
Voice·

voice | Federal Student Aid Information Center

Application process

Requests to escalate a complaint to the Ombudsman Office may be submitted online, by mail, or phone.

Fees

None

Service area

Ohio Kentucky

Reviews complaints submitted to the Department of Education about issues with federal student loans and/or loan servicers when a borrower feels that the initial response to their complaint is wrong, incomplete, or the problem is otherwise unresolved.

Data provided by

211 UWGC

Providing organization

United States Department Of Education

Federal department of education responsible for establishing policies on and distributing federal financial aid. Also responsible for collecting data on schools and disseminating research.