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New OSAR chief named; closed‑school outreach after ICON Collective closure prompts hundreds of student contacts and STRF payments

5692069 · August 28, 2025
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The bureau introduced Yan Keough as the new chief for the Office of Student Assistance and Relief, and OSAR and STRF reported outreach and payments after school closures including ICON Collective.

The bureau introduced Yan (pronounced Yan) Keough as the new chief of the Office of Student Assistance and Relief (OSAR). Keough said she brings experience representing students and working on supervision and enforcement at the federal level and in advocacy roles.

“I'm excited to be addressing issues that are facing students,” Yan Keough told the advisory committee, and she described her prior work representing students and in consumer protection roles.

Brian Vest, OSAR manager, reported outreach and assistance activity. The office conducted 24…

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