Locate Your Student Loans
In order to control your loans and payments, you need to be aware of the locations of your student loans. Before attempting to locate your student loans, you should be aware of:
- who is holding or servicing your student loans,
- the status of your loans (ie repayment, deferement, forbearance, etc),
- the kind of loans you have, and
- the state of residency where your loan was given.
Resources
The best way to locate your student loan is to contact one of these organizations. If you don't know where to start, check with the
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
www.nslds.ed.gov/
To access your information, you will need your Social Security number, the first two letters of your last name, your date of birth, and your PIN. A PIN was assigned to you when you completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you need a PIN or have forgotten yours, acces http://pin.ed.gov/.
Other options can include:
- School Financial Aid Offices
- Collection Agencies
- Guarantee Agencies
Overall, the best thing you can do to keep your credit in good status is to communicate! |
