Illinois § 10-5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-5.
Student Loan Ombudsman. (a) The position of Student Loan Ombudsman is created within the Office of the Attorney General to provide timely assistance to student loan borrowers. (b) The Student Loan Ombudsman, in consultation with the Secretary, shall: (1) receive, review, and attempt to resolve any complaints from student loan borrowers, including, but not limited to, attempts to resolve complaints in collaboration with institutions of higher education, student loan servicers, and any other participants in student loan lending; (2) compile and analyze data on student loan borrower complaints; (3) assist student loan borrowers to understand their rights and responsibilities under the terms of student education loans; (4) provide information to the public, agencies, legislators, and others regarding the problems and concerns of student loan borrowers and make recommendations for resolving those problems and concerns; (5) analyze and monitor the development and implementation of federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies relating to student loan borrowers and recommend any changes the Student Loan Ombudsman deems necessary; (6) review the complete student education loan history for any student loan borrower who has provided written consent for such review; (7) disseminate information concerning the availability of the Student Loan Ombudsman to assist student loan borrowers and potential student loan borrowers, as well as public institutions of higher education, student loan servicers, and any other participant in student education loan lending, with any student loan servicing concerns; and (8) take any other actions necessary to fulfill the duties of the Student Loan Ombudsman as set forth in this subsection. (Source: P.A. 100-540, eff. 12-31-18.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 10-5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5 cover?
Section 10-5 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 10-5?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 10-5 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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