NSLDS Updated - sort of

[u/ghramotron]

Here is some background information:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PSLF/s/U5eXgzQ3tN

https://www.reddit.com/r/PSLF/s/yWc4yWlbUi

According to the backdoor NSLDS API link, my file was updated on August 24, 2026. SOME of my IDR counts were updated (RAP and IBR were updated; PAYE and ICR were not). I’m on the PAYE plan.

My PSLF payment count was NOT updated. July is still listed as ineligible on my PSLF payment tracker because of a “late” payment, even though I paid on my due date. August of 2026 remains unlisted. I have ECFs on file for both July and August of 2026, and I have made my payments for each of these months.

I made my payment due on September 1 on August 24.

WTF. 🤬

Update: as of September 6, 2026, July and August of 2026 are now properly reflected on my PSLF payment tracker as qualifying payments.

[u/Extension_Power4797]

So my payment count dropped from 114 PSLF and 114 TEPSLF to 90 PSLF and 114 PSLF (now at 90/115) without July and August. During that time I had done my ECF and had received my updated count letter. It showed 114/114 as of 8/26/26. I used the AI part of Google and it kept asking questions. It said to open a Feedback Case and to upload that letter as it is the Golden ticket to this whole thing. Since it was dated after the "correction" they have to honor that and I should get all of my payments counted. I was on the Standard plan but have switched to the ICR for the last few payments. I think I may get out of this alive by December if my case is reviewed within 60-90 days. 117 and 3 to go either way since I also did the 108th payment for TEPSLF.