What is NSLDS?
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, the Pell Grant program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs. NSLDS provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and Pell grants that are tracked through their entire cycle from aid approval through closure. When is the NSLDS Student Access website available? The NSLDS Student Access website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, maintenance of the NSLDS database can occur on the weekends or late hours. This may cause the site to be unavailable for a brief period while maintenance is performed. What information is available to me through the NSLDS Student Access website? You can use the website to make inquiries about your Title IV loans and/or Pell grants. The site displays information on loan and/or grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statu