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STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

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

25 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION's complaint history from CFPB public records. 25 consumers have filed complaints since 2013. The company has a 56% timely response rate and has provided relief in 16% of cases.

25
Total Complaints
56%
Timely Response
12%
Disputed
16%
Relief Provided
16
States Active
2013
Since

Total complaints

25

Filed since 2013

Timely response

56%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

16%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 56.0%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 16.0%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 25

STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 25 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Student loan: 19 complaints (76.0%), resolution 15.8% Student loan 76.0% Debt collection: 4 complaints (16.0%), resolution 25.0% Debt collection 16.0% Credit reporting,: 2 complaints (8.0%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 8.0%
  • Student loan 19 76.0% 16% relief
  • Debt collection 4 16.0% 25% relief
  • Credit reporting, 2 8.0% 0% relief

How STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION's 25 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Student loan 19
Debt collection 4
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 2

Top States

State Complaints
CA 6
MI 2
FL 2
AZ 2
WA 2
NY 1
MT 1
MN 1
GA 1
TX 1
CT 1
CO 1
MS 1
OR 1
OH 1
IL 1

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Dealing with my lender or servicer 9
Can't repay my loan 6
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 2
Incorrect information on your report 2
Communication tactics 2
Repaying your loan 2
Problems when you are unable to pay 1
Struggling to repay your loan 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2013 3 66.7%
2014 7 71.4%
2015 4 75%
2016 7 57.1%
2017 2 0%
2018 1 0%
2021 1 0%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION has accumulated 25 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 16 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 3 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 2013, and the most recent logged activity is 2021-08-18, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION reports a 56% timely-response rate and has closed 56% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 16% 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 12% 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 my 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 STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION: 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 STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION have?

STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION has received 25 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION respond to complaints on time?

STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION has a 56% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION?

The most common issue reported against STUDENT ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION is "Dealing with my lender or servicer" in the "Student loan" product category.

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