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AES/PHEAA

12.9K consumer complaints recorded in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, with breakdowns by product, state, and complaint year.

12.9K consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows AES/PHEAA's complaint history from CFPB public records. 12,891 consumers have filed complaints since 2012. The company has a 99.9% timely response rate and has provided relief in 22.7% of cases.

12.9K
Total Complaints
99.9%
Timely Response
5.2%
Disputed
22.7%
Relief Provided
57
States Active
2012
Since

Total complaints

12.9K

Filed since 2012

Timely response

99.9%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

22.7%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.9%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 22.7%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

AES/PHEAA complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 12.9K

AES/PHEAA complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 12.9K total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Student loan: 9,985 complaints (77.6%), resolution 24.1% Student loan 77.6% Credit reporting,: 1,833 complaints (14.2%), resolution 20.0% Credit reporting, 14.2% Debt collection: 816 complaints (6.3%), resolution 14.8% Debt collection 6.3% Credit reporting: 181 complaints (1.4%), resolution 8.8% Credit card: 25 complaints (0.2%), resolution 8.0% Credit reporting: 15 complaints (0.1%), resolution 26.7% Payday loan,: 11 complaints (0.1%), resolution 27.3%
  • Student loan 10K 77.6% 24% relief
  • Credit reporting, 2K 14.2% 20% relief
  • Debt collection 816 6.3% 15% relief
  • Credit reporting 181 1.4% 9% relief
  • Credit card 25 0.2% 8% relief
  • Credit reporting 15 0.1% 27% relief
  • Payday loan, 11 0.1% 27% relief

How AES/PHEAA's 12.9K complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Student loan 10.0K
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 1.8K
Debt collection 816
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 181
Credit card or prepaid card 25
Credit reporting 15
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan 11
Checking or savings account 6
Bank account or service 4
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 4
Consumer Loan 4
Debt or credit management 2
Other financial service 2
Credit card 2
Mortgage 1

Top States

State Complaints
CA 1.2K
NY 941
TX 908
FL 901
PA 879
GA 631
IL 523
OH 480
MD 429
VA 427
MI 380
NC 366
NJ 360
MA 321
WA 227
TN 226
CO 225
AZ 223
MO 216
MN 201

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Dealing with your lender or servicer 5.1K
Dealing with my lender or servicer 1.8K
Incorrect information on your report 1.7K
Struggling to repay your loan 934
Can't repay my loan 784
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 749
Repaying your loan 415
Attempts to collect debt not owed 213
Problems when you are unable to pay 209
Improper use of your report 192
Written notification about debt 137
False statements or representation 105
Disclosure verification of debt 101
Communication tactics 100
Getting a loan 99
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 65
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 57
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 48
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 31
Problem when making payments 27

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2012 346 100%
2013 320 100%
2014 450 100%
2015 473 99.8%
2016 1.3K 100%
2017 1.9K 100%
2018 1.7K 99.9%
2019 1.6K 99.9%
2020 1.2K 100%
2021 1.3K 100%
2022 1.4K 99.8%
2023 342 100%
2024 273 100%
2025 235 100%
2026 79 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About AES/PHEAA

AES/PHEAA has accumulated 12,891 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 57 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 4,951 include a consumer narrative — the verbatim description of the reported problem that the CFPB collects alongside each filing. The earliest complaint on file dates back to 2012, and the most recent logged activity is 2026-03-27, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, AES/PHEAA reports a 99.9% timely-response rate and has closed 77.3% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 22.7% of complaints were closed with monetary or non-monetary relief — an outcome signal that tracks how often consumers walked away with some form of remediation. A further 5.2% of responses were formally disputed by the consumer after the company replied, a useful marker of resolution quality independent of sheer volume. The most-reported product category for this record is "Student loan", and the single most common underlying issue is "Dealing with your lender or servicer".

Complaint volume is heavily influenced by company size, customer base, and market footprint — larger financial institutions routinely carry more filings purely because they serve more consumers. A complaint is a consumer-reported allegation, not proven wrongdoing, and a timely or relief-flagged closure does not by itself confirm fault. Use this page as one input among many when evaluating AES/PHEAA: cross-check against the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database directly, review your own contract terms, and consult a licensed professional for financial, legal, or regulatory advice. This page is informational only.

Disclaimer: This data is from CFPB public records. PlainComplaint does not provide financial advice. A complaint does not indicate that a company has violated any law or regulation. Complaint volumes are influenced by company size, customer base, and market presence. Use this data as one of many inputs when evaluating a company.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does AES/PHEAA have?

AES/PHEAA has received 12,891 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does AES/PHEAA respond to complaints on time?

AES/PHEAA has a 99.9% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about AES/PHEAA?

The most common issue reported against AES/PHEAA is "Dealing with your lender or servicer" in the "Student loan" product category.

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