34 CFR § 685.408 - Discharge.

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title: "34 CFR § 685.408 - Discharge."
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# 685.408 Discharge.

(a) The Secretary discharges the obligation of the borrower in accordance with the procedures described in subpart D of this part.

(b) Members of a group that received a written notice of an approved borrower defense claim in accordance with § 685.406(f)(1) may request to opt out of the discharge for the group.