- What are the US Loans personal data reporting requirements?
- How do we report your student status?
- How does your student status affect loan payments or deferment requests?
- Need help?
What are the US Loans personal data reporting requirements?
Under US regulations, the University must report information about your studies if you have, or are applying for, US Federal Student Loans.
We may share information with the:
- US Department of Education
- National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
- Your loan servicer, where they request information about your student status
This may include:
- Your attendance status
- Your enrolment status
- Your contact details
- Any changes to your registration or study status
- Details of graduation or withdrawal from your course
This information helps confirm whether you are studying:
- Full-time
- At least half-time
- Less than half-time
If you are not applying for a Title IV loan but would like your student status reported through NSLDS so that existing loan repayments can be deferred where appropriate, contact usloans@herts.ac.uk.
How do we report your student status?
How do we report your student status?
The University reports your enrolment status using the following categories:
|
Status |
Reported as |
|
Studying full-time |
Full-time (F) |
|
Not studying full-time or studying by distance learning |
Less than half-time (L) |
|
Degree awarded |
Graduated (G) |
|
Withdrawn from studies |
Withdrawn (W) |
|
Approved suspension of studies for less than 180 days |
Approved Leave of Absence (A) |
Your status will be updated and reported if your circumstances change during your studies.
How does your student status affect loan payments or deferment requests?
US regulations do not allow Federal Student Loan funds to be paid if your status is reported as:
- Less than half-time (L)
- Withdrawn (W)
- Graduated (G)
If you have already received a loan payment for the relevant period of study, the University must recalculate your loan entitlement.
This may result in:
- An overpayment of loan funds
- A requirement to return loan funds to the US Department of Education
For more information, see the University's general guidance and information for US students.
Need help?
Email usloans@herts.ac.uk if you have any questions about your registration status, reporting requirements or US loans.