 TITLE: What Is Teacher Loan Forgiveness? CONTENT: Make Payments on Time to Protect Your Credit Score\n--------------------------------------------------\nIf you're having a hard time paying your student loan bill every month, it may be tempting to skip a payment or two while you get back on your feet financially. However, if you let your student loans go 30 days or more without payment, the lender or servicer can report that to the credit bureaus, which is likely to damage your credit score.\nA low credit score will make it more difficult to get credit in the future, including student loan refinancing. Check your credit score often to always have an idea of where you stand, and also contact your lender or servicer if you're having trouble. It's in both your best interest to work toward a solution that ensures payment and doesn't hurt your credit. END