National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the central database of U.S. Department of Education for student aid. It stores and manages data from schools, agencies that guaranty loans, the Direct Loan program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs. NSLDS provides a centralized, integrated report of Title IV loans and grants that are tracked through their entire cycle; from aid start to end.

NSLDS web application is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the student. but, safeguarding of the NSLDS database can occur on the weekends or late hours that’s may cause the application to be unavailable for a short period while maintenance work is performed. NSLDS Student Access web site use SSN, PIN, and personal information to secure student information.

Student get various customize report from the web application. The application displays information on loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statuses, and disbursements In order to use the NSLDS Student Access application, you will need to provide some security answer like -Social Security number (SSN), the first two letters of your last name, your date of birth, and your PIN.

The PIN is one type personal identifier like a bank’s PIN and that’s why it should be kept secure and private. It gives student the authority to access the NSLDS Student Access web site, as well as other U.S. Department of Education web sites. Student can request a PIN at the PIN web site. You can re apply for a PIN or a new PIN at the PIN web site. Yes. It is highly recommended that you request to change your PIN, if you think it is not secure or has been compromised.

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. Department of Education’s Common Origination and Disbursement System.

Grant information is reported to NSLDS daily. New loans are reported to NSLDS within 30 days of receipt of funds.