Federal Developments Impacting the Collection of Student Debt
Live Event: 01/14/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
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Over the last several years, a number of actions by the Biden administration, federal courts, and Supreme Court decisions have altered the landscape associated with the collection of student debt. What does this mean for colleges and universities now and in the near future? How do leaders ensure their operations are compliant with the law? Hear from a nationally known attorney specializing in student debt who will provide a summary of those issues in a manner that is easy to understand for non-attorneys. Walk away with a better understanding of these developments to provide more confidence and competence as you negotiate decisions, policies, and student interactions with your accounts receivable operations.
Learning Objectives
After this webinar, you will be able to—
- Have an up-to-date knowledge of student debt and bankruptcy
- Understand how Supreme Court rulings may impact federal regulators
- Feel more knowledgeable of the macro issues impacting your daily tasks, including accounts receivable
Recording
This webinar will be recorded. Registrants will receive an email when the recording is available.
CPE Available: 1 Credit in Specialized Knowledge
Each individual must register and attend separately to earn credit.
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Event Information
- Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a professional in higher education or a related private industry.
- Advanced Preparation: None
- Delivery Mode: Group internet based
- Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
- Length: 60 minutes
Steps to Earn CPE Credit
To earn CPE credit, you must attend the webinar live. CPE credit cannot be earned for watching the recording.
After the webinar ends, you will complete the following steps under the Content tab:
- Pass the CPE codeword quiz. Write down the codewords posted in the Zoom chat at random times throughout the webinar and complete the quiz at the end of the webinar.
- Submit the CPE check-out code displayed at the end of the webinar.
- Download your CPE certificate.
You have until 5 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, to complete these three steps or report technology issues with this site to online@nacubo.org.
For more detailed instructions, review the CPE Instructions page.
Chad Echols
Partner
Frost Echols LLC
A Rock Hill native, Chad Echols graduated in 1998 from Clemson University. He received his law degree in 2002 from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of the South Carolina Environmental Law Journal. Following law school, Echols was a law clerk for the Honorable John C. Hayes III in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina. Before forming Frost Echols, LLC with Mike Frost, Echols owned and ran The Echols Firm, LLC for over 10 years. Echols began his work in the credit and collection industry serving as vice president and general counsel for Williams & Fudge, Inc., a national student loan collection agency located in Rock Hill, SC. He continues to serve as outside general counsel to Williams & Fudge, Inc.
Echols’ practice focuses on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, compliance for collection agencies and debt purchasers, business law, litigation, and commercial collections. Echols has considerable experience in all areas associated with defense and compliance regarding pre-default and post-default debt collection and practices. He has experience in the following areas: Federal and State Trial and Appellate Representation Construction Litigation Commercial Litigation Arbitration and Mediation Banking and Financial Services Litigation.
Bryan Dickson (Moderator)
Director, Student Financial Services and Educational Programs
NACUBO
Bryan Dickson is the director of student financial services and educational programs for NACUBO. As part of NACUBO’s leadership development team, he is responsible for supporting the advancement of an array of member programs and services, including educational programming for new chief business officers.
In addition, he is a staff liaison to NACUBO’s Student Financial Services Council, working on behalf of the NACUBO membership to assist bursars and student accounts staff on a national level through advocacy with federal agencies and members of Congress. Prior to joining NACUBO in 2007, Dickson was a member of the legal and compliance practice at CEB, Inc., a best practice insight and technology company in Washington, DC. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
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