What is the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)?
The NSLDS is the U.S. Department of Education’s central database that tracks all your federal student loans and grants, helping you manage your financial aid.
What NSLDS Shows:
- Loan amounts and types
- Disbursement dates
- Outstanding balances
- Loan servicer contact information
- Loan status (e.g., in repayment, deferred, or paid off)
How to Access:
- Visit the Federal Student Aid website to log in.
- Use your FSA ID to access your loan information.
- Don’t have an FSA ID? Follow instructions on the Federal Student Aid site to create one.