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National Student Loan Data System

Published by Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) | Department of Education | Catalog Last Checked: May 12, 2026 at 08:56 PM | Dataset Last Updated: August 02, 2023 at 08:56 PM
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the national database of information about loans and grants awarded to students under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. NSLDS provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants during their complete life cycle, from aid approval through disbursement, repayment, deferment, delinquency, and closure.

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