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Federal Student Assistance

From Pell Grants to consolidation loans, the $90 billion federal student assistance marketplace is one of the most complex areas in the federal government. Washington Partners, LLC has the knowledge and experience to help clients not only understand the legislative and regulatory environment, but to secure a seat at the policy-making table.

WPLLC recognizes that simply providing information is not enough; successful client relationships are built on interpreting the information and leveraging it to accomplish goals. WPLLC has several leading experts with extensive knowledge of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and student financial assistance. These experts work with Congress, the Department of Education, trade associations, and individual schools and corporations and maintain successful relationships with these entities.

WPLLC has unique experience with federally guaranteed student loan programs as well as other grant and loan programs subject to the annual appropriations process. WPLLC principals have participated in every reauthorization of the Higher Education Act since 1986 and in the subsequent development of implementing regulations.

WPLLC also offers strategic advice to clients developing higher education-related businesses, drawing on their extensive knowledge of the participants in higher education and in student loan programs to counsel clients needing assistance for various projects.