Perkins loan default and transcripts

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know about this situation: I have a lot of old defaulted years and years ago federal loans and also I think some from small banks in the college  town where I attended. But I also have one small balance from a Perkins  loan, $1000, that is holding my transcripts  hostsge.  

When I call DOE I'm referred to debt collection, I think  Debt Collection  Management  Services ? ?? And it's all seemingly  lumped in together. 

Why can't I pay the Perkins  separately?

[SCF]

Perkins loans are different because that money is managed by the individual school, which is why this debt is preventing the release of your transcripts.  That money is owed back to your school.  Contact your school and ask them what you need to do to pay it off, the school may be willing to deal with you directly, or refer you to the collection agency if they've engaged one.