I graduated from XXXX XXXX in XXXX, 2014. In XXXX, 2014, I received a letter from PEAKS Private Student Loans stating that I was nearing a default status on this loan. I was completely unaware that I had taken out this loan, as this was the first correspondence I had received from this agency. When I began attending XXXX XXXX, I was coerced into taking this loan because if I had n't, I was informed I would have to either pay out of pocket or drop out of school. Additionally, I was not informed about the terms and conditions of this loan, the high interest rate, nor the fact that this loan can not be consolidated into my Federal Loans. 
I called the agency, and they stated that they only contacted lendee 's via e-mail. I began the dispute process with a credit repair agency, and PEAKS refused to accept the dispute. My credit score dropped, which prompted me to dig further into this agency. It was brought to my attention that there are lawsuits being processed with XXXX XXXX. I again contacted PEAKS student loans so we could discuss possible repayment options, and they informed me that I am XXXX days delinquent, and I have not received notice to that effect. This lender will not allow me to consolidate this loan with my Federal Loans. They are also requesting that I pay a monthly payment that is more than 400 % of what my Federal monthly payment is. I am a single mother who is simply trying to make a better life for my daughter, and each paycheck is carefully accounted for. I just want this loan to be more manageable, and I wish this agency would have contacted me prior to my loans reaching default.