US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION # XXXX is NOT a collection item and has NEVER been late. I have disputed this information over and over again with Equifax for them to delete the account or remove the false status codes that make this account inaccurately past due. i have contacted the US department of Education and i have been informed that they have alerted Equifax XXXX that this account should not be a derogatory item, it should not be reported as a collection and it should not be reported as having ever been late. They refuse to change or verify the information and i have repeatedly requested that they send me proof of an investigation and they refuse to send me any proof and or any verification as to their reasons for reporting it this way.