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What To Do If Your Student Loan Lender Messes Up Your Credit Report

Student loan errors on your credit report can happen - from missing loans, closed loans, incorrect late payments, inaccurate defaults, and more.

Imagine this situation: You get a letter from Nelnet confirming that your student loans are paid in full. Then two years later, you attempt to go back to school and get a student loan, only to find out you're denied because the National Student Loan Database says you're default on said loan. Through multiple glitches, Nelnet sent your loan to collections instead of marking your loan as paid in full on your credit report.

Or image in this situation…

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