Denise L. Carter is an American government official serving as the principal deputy chief operating officer for Student Aid in the

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. She served as the acting

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from January 20, 2025, until March 3, 2025.

Career

Carter served in the

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in multiple roles, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Human Resources. She has served as Acting Chief Operating Officer for Student Aid since July 2024. Carter was appointed acting

by President

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on January 20, 2025.

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