Department of Education
The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office publishes student loan portfolio data including delinquency and default rates.
American Default tracks 1 indicator from Department of Education, including Student Loan Payment Burden (% of Discretionary Income). The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office publishes student loan portfolio data including delinquency and default rates. Data is parsed from published reports.
Indicators from Department of Education
| Indicator | Current Value | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Loan Payment Burden (% of Discretionary Income) | 20% | rising | annual | Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions |
How We Get This Data
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
Official source: https://www.ed.gov/
Federal government data is in the public domain. American Default provides full attribution per each agency's terms of use. FRED-hosted data use is subject to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Terms of Use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data does Department of Education publish?
The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid office publishes student loan portfolio data including delinquency and default rates.
How often does American Default update Department of Education data?
Department of Education data is parsed from published reports. Update frequency varies by indicator: annual.
Is Department of Education data free to use?
Yes. Department of Education is a public institution and its data is freely available. American Default provides proper attribution per the source's terms of use.
What American Distress Index components use Department of Education data?
Department of Education data feeds into Cost Pressure / Financial Conditions. These indicators provide context but are not in the ADI composite calculation.