Higher Education Student Assistance Authority - Special Counsel: Student Loan Collections - 2026
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority | State of New JerseyState · Hamilton, NJ- Due
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Marnie B. Grodman
The 30-second brief
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) seeks proposals from qualified law firms to create a list of up to four firms to serve as Special Counsel for Student Loan Collections. Selected firms will be assigned defaulted student loan accounts and other educational receivables for collection, and will represent HESAA in contesting bankruptcy discharges, Administrative Wage Garnishment (AWG) hearings, and collection-related litigation and appellate work. Between June 25, 2025 and May 26, 2026, HESAA assigned 1,404 loans totaling roughly $23,532,503.32. Proposals must be emailed to [email protected] by 4:00 PM EST on September 21, 2026. Questions are due by August 31, 2026. Firms must have at least three years of experience in student loan collections, attorneys admitted to practice in New Jersey, and use Collection-Master accounting software.
Knowledge and experience of attorneys (15%), Recovery performance and average time to liquidate debt (15%), Resources of the firm (15%), Approach to and effective results of settlements with borrowers (15%), Timely and accurate reporting (15%), Approach to communication with HESAA/responsiveness (15%), Past experience with the firm (10%)
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Summary
The Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) seeks proposals from qualified law firms to create a list of up to four firms to serve as Special Counsel for Student Loan Collections.
Selected firms will be assigned defaulted student loan accounts and other educational receivables for collection, and will represent HESAA in contesting bankruptcy discharges, Administrative Wage Garnishment (AWG) hearings, and collection-related litigation and appellate work. Between June 25, 2025 and May 26, 2026, HESAA assigned 1,404 loans totaling roughly $23,532,503.32. Proposals must be emailed to [email protected] by 4:00 PM EST on September 21, 2026. Questions are due by August 31, 2026. Firms must have at least three years of experience in student loan collections, attorneys admitted to practice in New Jersey, and use Collection-Master accounting software.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Trenton, New Jersey
- Reported agency
- Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Higher Education Student Assistance Authority | State of New Jersey?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 21, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Marnie B. Grodman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Higher Education Student Assistance Authority | State of New Jersey in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Marnie B. Grodman. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Knowledge and experience of attorneys (15%), Recovery performance and average time to liquidate debt (15%), Resources of the firm (15%), Approach to and effective results of settlements with borrowers..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Higher Education Student Assistance Authority | State of New Jersey for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Trenton, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.