Department of education phone number for student loans

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Federal Student Aid provides more than $125 billion in federal grants, work-study, and loans for students attending career schools, community colleges, and colleges or universities.

Agency Details

Website:

Federal Student Aid

Contact:

Contact the Federal Student Aid Information Center

Main Address:

PO Box 1854
Monticello, KY 42633

Email:

Toll Free:

1-800-433-3243

1-800-621-3115 (Defaulted Loans)

1-800-557-7392 (Loan Consolidation)

TTY:

1-800-730-8913

1-877-825-9923 (Defaulted Loans)

1-800-557-7395 (Loan Consolidation)

Forms:

Free Application for Student Aid Form (FAFSA)

Government branch:

Executive Department Sub-Office/Agency/Bureau

Apply for Aid for College

Parent Agency

  • U.S. Department of Education

How do I contact student loans?

For potential students, currently enrolled students, loan borrowers, and families, visit the “Contact Us” page, or contact Federal Student Aid at 1-800-433-3243 or by email at [email protected] to be directed to someone who can help you. Was this page helpful?

Are federal student loans forgiven?

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program forgives the remaining balance on your federal student loans after 120 payments working full time for federal, state, Tribal, or local government; the military; or a qualifying non-profit.

How do I know if I have federal student loans?

Log in to StudentAid.gov using your FSA ID (account username and password) and select "My Aid” under your name. My Aid displays information on all federal loan and grant amounts, outstanding balances, loan statuses, and disbursements.

What is U.S. Dept of Ed Glelsi?

Usdoe/Glelsi, which stands for U.S. Department of Education/Great Lakes Educational Loan Services, Inc., is a nonprofit student loan servicer and guarantor located in Madison, Wisconsin.