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Action required Illinois DFPR IL Sep 27, 2026

Illinois Regulator Fines Two Companies for Unlicensed Student Loan Debt Relief

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation fined two companies for allegedly providing unlicensed student loan debt relief services.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation fined two companies for allegedly providing unlicensed student loan debt relief services.

What changed

Enforcement actions were taken against companies operating without the required licenses.

Compliance perspective

Companies must ensure all debt relief services are licensed as required by state law to avoid penalties.

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