### Question
How does the law define default collection activities?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1072b*, **default collection activities** is defined as:

> activities of a guaranty agency that are directly related to the collection of the loan on which a default claim has been paid to the participating lender, including the due diligence activities required pursuant to regulations of the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1072b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-STUDENT ASSISTANCE > Part B-Federal Family Education Loan Program**

