National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) Notice
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The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) notice is an announcement by the Department of Education regarding the reinstatement of a previously approved information collection request (ICR). This system is critical for maintaining comprehensive data on federal education loans and grants. It collects information necessary for research, policy analysis, and monitoring student enrollment and aid eligibility, as well as calculating default rates.
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Key Changes
- Reinstatement of previously approved information collection request
- No changes made to the existing information collection
- Invitation for public comments on the necessity and burden of the collection
Obligations
What this law requires
Establish and maintain the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) containing information about FFEL Program loans, Federal Perkins loans, Direct Loans, FISL, and federal grants (Pell, ACG, IASG, SMART, TEACH)
Submit written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection request within 30 days of publication of this notice
Submit comments on or before May 7, 2026 via www.reginfo.gov regarding the reinstatement of information collection request OMB Control Number 1845-0035
Use NSLDS information for research, policy analysis, monitoring student enrollment, identifying loan holders and servicers, calculating default rates, monitoring program participants, and verifying student aid eligibility
Treat written comments received in response to this notice as public records