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United Student Aid (USA) Funds

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

181 consumer complaints filed with the CFPB

This profile shows United Student Aid (USA) Funds's complaint history from CFPB public records. 181 consumers have filed complaints since 2012. The company has a 99.4% timely response rate and has provided relief in 0.6% of cases.

181
Total Complaints
99.4%
Timely Response
6.6%
Disputed
0.6%
Relief Provided
37
States Active
2012
Since

Total complaints

181

Filed since 2012

Timely response

99.4%

CFPB-tracked response window

Relief rate

0.6%

Closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Timely response rate 99.4%
Federal benchmark

CFPB benchmark: response within 15 calendar days of filing.

Relief rate 0.6%
Industry median

Share closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

United Student Aid (USA) Funds complaint mix by product

Total complaints: 181

United Student Aid (USA) Funds complaint mix by product Horizontal strip chart. Width of each segment is proportional to that category's share of the 181 total complaints. Trend arrow shows rolling 12-month direction. Inline badge shows resolution rate (% closed with relief). Student loan: 93 complaints (51.4%), resolution 1.1% Student loan 51.4% Debt collection: 61 complaints (33.7%), resolution 0.0% Debt collection 33.7% Credit reporting,: 25 complaints (13.8%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting, 13.8% Credit card: 1 complaints (0.6%), resolution 0.0% Credit reporting: 1 complaints (0.6%), resolution 0.0%
  • Student loan 93 51.4% 1% relief
  • Debt collection 61 33.7% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting, 25 13.8% 0% relief
  • Credit card 1 0.6% 0% relief
  • Credit reporting 1 0.6% 0% relief

How United Student Aid (USA) Funds's 181 complaints split across CFPB product categories. Resolution rate badge = % closed with monetary or non-monetary relief.

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints
Student loan 93
Debt collection 61
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports 25
Credit card 1
Credit reporting 1

Top States

State Complaints
FL 24
CA 15
GA 12
TX 12
MD 11
AZ 9
OH 8
NC 8
NY 6
WA 6
IL 5
LA 5
IN 5
MI 5
CT 4
MA 4
PA 4
NV 4
MO 3
KS 3

Top Issues

Issue Complaints
Dealing with my lender or servicer 48
Dealing with your lender or servicer 20
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 18
Incorrect information on your report 16
Disclosure verification of debt 11
Can't repay my loan 10
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 9
False statements or representation 8
Struggling to repay your loan 7
Attempts to collect debt not owed 6
Communication tactics 5
Improper contact or sharing of info 4
Repaying your loan 3
Improper use of your report 3
Taking/threatening an illegal action 3
Written notification about debt 3
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 2
Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services 1
Problems when you are unable to pay 1
Credit determination 1

Yearly Trend

Year Complaints Timely
2012 3 66.7%
2013 6 100%
2014 14 100%
2015 22 100%
2016 35 100%
2017 64 100%
2018 37 100%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What the CFPB Record Shows About United Student Aid (USA) Funds

United Student Aid (USA) Funds has accumulated 181 consumer complaints in the CFPB public database, with filings active across 37 U.S. states. Of those submissions, 59 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 2018-12-12, giving this record a multi-year window of observable consumer sentiment.

Looking at response behavior, United Student Aid (USA) Funds reports a 99.4% timely-response rate and has closed 75.1% of cases with a written explanation to the consumer. 0.6% 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 6.6% 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 United Student Aid (USA) Funds: 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 United Student Aid (USA) Funds have?

United Student Aid (USA) Funds has received 181 consumer complaints filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Does United Student Aid (USA) Funds respond to complaints on time?

United Student Aid (USA) Funds has a 99.4% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

What is the most common complaint about United Student Aid (USA) Funds?

The most common issue reported against United Student Aid (USA) Funds is "Dealing with my lender or servicer" in the "Student loan" product category.

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