FAQ David Bowie

The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. It receives data from schools, agencies that guaranty loans, the Direct Loan program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs. NSLDS provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and grants that are tracked through their entire cycle; from aid approval throug

What is a PIN? The PIN is a personal identifier that gives you the ability to enter the NSLDS Student Access web site, as well as other U.S. Department of Education web sites It is similar to a bank’s PIN, and it should be kept secure and private. How do I get a PIN? You can request a PIN at the PIN web site What if I forget my PIN? You can get a copy of your PIN or a new PIN at t

The loans and grants listed on this web site have been reported from different sources. In general, the agency that authorized the aid award is responsible for reporting aid information to NSLDS. Stafford loans are reported by guaranty agencies, Direct loans are reported by the Direct Loan Servicing Center, Perkins loans are reported by schools (or their agent), and grants are reported by the U.S