What is ACS Ed Services?

Dena Standley | January 17, 2023

ACS Ed Services (also known as Conduent Education Services) was once among the largest loan servicing companies contracted by the Department of Education. At some point, it was the leading student loan company with a record of receiving a $2 billion federal contract.

On September 1, 2019, it ceased all its student loan services. The pending accounts were transferred to other loan servicers, such as:

• Aspire Resources Inc.
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• FedLoan Servicing (PHEAA)
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After the transition, confusion occurred among borrowers, but the loan terms and payment options did not change. In this article, we will give you the history of ACS Ed Services, the loans they provided, how to find your new loan provider, and another option available for clearing your student loan debt.

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History of ACS Ed Services

In 2009, Xerox acquired Affiliated Computer Services for $ 6.4 billion, including the student loans department called ACS Education Services or ACS Education Solutions. Before the acquisition, the Department of Education (DOE) had a contract with ACS to service federal student loans.

Due to numerous complaints from borrowers over the years, DOE did not renew the loan servicing contract in 2012. But they were allowed to continue to service the pending Perkin loans, private student loans, and Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL).

Fast forward to 2017, Xerox discarded several business interests and created Conduent Inc., a publicly traded company. ACS Ed Services changed to Conduent Education Services. Conduent Inc then moved to close down all student loan servicing operations and completed the exit in 2018, and it became official on September 1, 2019.

Which loans did ACS Ed Services handle?

ACS Ed Services used to service three types of loans:

1. FFEL program loans: Although it was discontinued in 2010, the pending loans were serviced by ACS until DOE transferred them to another loan servicer.
2. Campus-based loans: These loans include Nursing Student Loans (NSL), Health Professionals Student Loans (HPSL), and Federal Perkins Loans (FPL).
3. Private loans: These are loans taken from other lenders and not the government. The repayment plan for these loans depends on the initial lender and not ACS.

To date, borrowers with FFEL and campus-based loans can qualify for income-based repayment options—regardless of the current loan servicer.

Complaints against ACS Services

ACS Ed Services has had countless complaints about how they handled student loans since 2012. The piling evidence of malpractice from debtors contributed to losing the contract with DOE and closing down the student loan department. ACS made millions of losses from paying out damages to borrowers by the end of 2017.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) received most of the complaints. Consequently, they investigated ACS in 2014 and 2015. They found that ACS lacked a proper workforce and systems for processing repayments such as forbearance, deferment, and income-based repayment plans. As a result, CFPB fined the company $3.9 million for these errors.

The following are examples of the complaints consumers submitted to the CFPB database against ACS Ed Services (edited for clarity).

“I have been paying this loan since 2002 until last year and have not seen the debt amount reduce. It's almost twenty years later, and it looks like I never paid anything. I checked with the college, and they told me to wait. I am still being charged interest for non-payment.”

“My student loans were bought by ACS Conduent, and each time I contacted the servicer, they would steer me to forbearance. They did not give me proper information regarding loan options that would suit me. They often took extra time processing my paperwork, keeping me in forbearance longer.”

How do I find my new loan servicer?

If you had a Federal Perkins loan or campus-based loan, you should have received information from the college the loan was sent to informing you of the change in student loan servicer. Reach out to the school if you have not received this communication.

If you have FFEL or private student loan, check the loan in the National Student Loan Database on the Federal Student Aid website. You must first log in using your student credentials and click on the loan number button to view the new servicer and their contact information.

Since all ACS loans were transferred to new loan servicers, your repayment plan no longer lies with them. However, you can continue making monthly payments as you used to, with minimal changes to the terms and repayment plan.

Can I refinance my ACS Ed Services student loan?

Yes, it is possible to refinance your ACS student loan. Carefully planned refinancing can reduce your interest rate, help you save money, and cut the repayment period. Notably, federal loans become private loans once you refinance them—you lose access to federal protection, such as income-driven repayment plans, loan forgiveness, and forbearance.

The following are the steps for refinancing your student loan:

1. Calculate how much you need to fully pay the loan, and confirm with the loan servicer that your records are accurate.
2. Check your credit score to ensure you qualify for a lower interest rate than what you currently pay.
3. Shop for the best rates and terms from various lenders.
4. Apply for a loan from the most favorable company.
5. Start repaying your new loan immediately after clearing the previous one.

Switching from ACS and the loan servicer DOE transferred you to may relieve the long-standing worry of being taken back and forth and receiving inaccurate loan figures.

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