Federal Register #ED-2026-FSA-0761

Notice of Modified System of Records for National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)

This notice from the U.S. Department of Education announces a modification to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) system of records. - Purpose and Scope: - NSLDS maintains information on federal student aid applicants and recipients - Supports eligibility determination, loan and grant tracking, and program oversight under Title IV of the Higher Education Act - Assists higher education institutions in administering federal student aid programs - Ensures compliance with federal requirements and supports Department evaluations - Security and Record Management: - Details on security, retention, and access procedures for sensitive student aid data - Records are stored at multiple secure federal and contractor-operated facilities - Locations: - AWS Government Cloud in Seattle, Washington - ASM Research in Niagara Falls, New York - NARA's Atlanta Federal Records Center in Georgia - Procurement Details: - No procurement, contract award, or solicitation for products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are mentioned in this notice

Description

The U.S. Department of Education publishes a notice of a modified system of records entitled the "National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)". This system maintains information related to aid applicants and recipients to determine eligibility for Federal student financial assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It assists institutions of higher education in administering title IV programs by verifying eligibility and tracking Federal student loans. The system also supports the Department's oversight and administration of these programs, including evaluating their effectiveness.

View original listing