The System Logon page enables you to logon to the NSLDS FAP Web site, which requires a User ID and Password. After successfully logging on and accepting the Privacy Act page terms and conditions, the Menu appears.
Sign-Up Information/System Requirements/News & Events/Change Password/FAQ/Download Help
The Sign-Up Information, System Requirements, News & Events, Change Password, FAQ, and Download Help links appear at the top of this page:
If you are not an authorized user and would like information on how to become one, click Sign-Up Information.
If you have any questions about the browser configuration, click System Requirements.
If you want to read the latest information about the NSLDS, click News & Events.
If you want to change your password, click Change Password.
If you have any other questions about the NSLDS, click FAQ to review a list of Frequently Asked Questions.
If you wish to download all or part of the help pages, click Download Help.
How to log on
Below the Sign-Up Information, System Requirements, News & Events, Change Password, FAQ, and Download Help links, the User ID and Password boxes appear.
To logon:
Type User ID in the box.
Type Password in the box.
Click Logon.
You will be directed to the User Access Verification Page. This page allows NSLDS to detect automated users who attempt to access the system without authorization. To complete the logon process, enter the text you see in the image displayed on your screen. The text may include both alphabetical and numerical characters. Then, click Submit Response.
If the information was entered correctly, you will be directed to the Main Menu. If you entered the text incorrectly, a second image will appear. Enter the text displayed in that image and submit it again.
Note: After three unsuccessful logon attempts, your NSLDS access will be revoked. Please contact the Customer Service Center at 1-800-999-8219, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
Tips
Passwords must be eight characters in length.
At least one character must be a number; however, the first character must be a letter.
The new password must be different from your last five passwords.
After you reset your password, it cannot be reset again for at least 5 days.
Passwords are valid for 90 days and must be changed before 90 days pass.
After three unsuccessful logon attempts, your access to the NSLDS will be revoked.
If you have any problems accessing the NSLDS, call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-999-8219, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
