Third-Party Servicers FAQ

Browse frequently asked questions and answers regarding Third Party Servicers.

The DocuSign functionality allows signatures to be collected from any required party even those that do not have a Partner Connect (FSA) account. If a signature is required, FSA will send a DocuSign signature request by email. The signed document is automatically linked to a Partner Connect case. DocuSign emails are received from fsapartners@ed.gov.

An email with DocuSign signature instructions will be sent to the signee’s business email address generally within an hour after a user clicks on the “Submit for Signature” button. Once the Third-Party Servicer Inquiry Form has been signed by the authorized signature authority or delegated authority via DocuSign, it will be submitted automatically to Federal Student Aid for processing.

The first time an authenticated user submits an E-App, regardless of the reason, answers to all new questions and a review of the full TPS Inquiry Form will be required.