Student Loan Credit Repair: Steps To Rebuild Your Credit Score
Your credit can take a major hit if you miss a student loan payment or end up in default, but there are steps you can take to turn things around.
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Melanie Lockert is a writer and author of “Dear Debt” with over 10 years of experience. Her work has been featured by CNN, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, and Yahoo Finance.
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Kelly Larsen is a student loans editor at Credible. She has spent over 10 years covering personal finance, with expertise in mortgage and debt management.
Updated February 5, 2025
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