Just make sure the payment goes to the principal and not to the interests only, otherwise, it would be completely pointless. (badcreditloanservices.com)
Even with automatic payments in place, you should still set a calendar reminder to make sure each payment goes through before the due date. (investopedia.com)
It makes sense to ask for a free credit report every year to make sure your payment history for education loans is being reported accurately. (debt.org)