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Where can I file a financial aid or student loan complaint?

If you’re having an issue with your college or university’s financial aid or student loan, you can file a complaint with a government agency.

Depending on the type of aid you receive for your schooling, you can submit a complaint to these government agencies, and they will work to get you a response.

Type of Aid Government agency Where to submit a complaint

Federal Financial Aid

Department of Education (ED)

ED’s Feedback Center

GI Bill benefits

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

VA’s Feedback System

Military Tuition Assistance (TA) or MyCAA benefits

Department of Defense (DoD)

DOD’s Postsecondary Education Complaint System

Private student loan

CFPB

Online or by calling us at (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

Servicing of a federal student loan

CFPB

Online or by calling us at (855) 411-CFPB (2372).

Depending on your issue, you may also want to file a complaint with your school’s accrediting agency or state approval agency. Note that if your school closed, there are processes for getting student loans discharged.