New Online Loan Portal

Launching October 2026

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Stay connected and informed as we prepare for the launch of the new Student Loan Management System. Find the latest updates, resources, and important information to help you understand the changes, prepare for the transition, and know what to expect when the new system goes live.

Key SLMS Transition Dates & Deadlines Requiring Action

Audience

Date

Event

Applicants & Cosigners

Sept. 15, 2026

Last day to submit a CAL or FORWARD application in the current HelmNet portal.

Institutions

Sept. 25, 2026

Last day for institutions to certify pending CAL or FORWARD applications before system transition. Assign disbursement dates by the end of September to ensure funds are disbursed before the system transition.

Institutions

Oct. 2, 2026

Final disbursement of CAL or FORWARD in the current system. Disbursements will resume after the new system launches.

Applicants & Cosigners

Oct. 9, 2026

Last day to accept all disclosures, including the Loan Approval Disclosure (LAD), for pending CAL or FORWARD applications. Any pending applications remaining after this date will be canceled. A new application must be submitted in the new SLMS portal.

Borrowers & Cosigners

Oct. 21, 2026

Final date for payments to apply to borrower accounts in the current HelmNet portal. Online payments must be made by 6:00 P.M. CDT to be processed through the current portal.

All Customers

Coming Soon

SLMS Go-Live Update: To make sure the system is ready to fully support your needs, we’re adjusting the SLMS launch schedule. A new go-live date will be announced soon.

Important Note: From Oct. 22 through Nov. 9, online loan account access and payments will be temporarily unavailable while we transition to a new system. You can still make payments by phone or mail. No penalties will apply for payments missed during this transition.

Borrowers & Cosigners

Nov. 9, 2026

All welcome emails with login instructions will be sent to all borrowers and cosigners by this date.

TASSP Transition Update

Due to system conversion, some Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) disbursements may be delayed during October – December.

Audience

Date

Event

Institutions

Dec. 4, 2026

Last day to certify TASSP applications before system transition.

Applicants

Dec. 10, 2026

Last day to submit a TASSP application in the current portal.

Applicants

Dec. 14, 2026

Last day to accept the Loan Approval Disclosure (LAD) for TASSP applications in the current portal. Pending applications will be canceled after this date.

All Customers

Jan. 4, 2027

New TASSP portal is available to institutions and applicants.

Recent Communications

Additional Resources

Check back regularly for updates, announcements, and resources as we prepare for the launch.