<prompt> Human: Hi Guys, My student loan balance went up by about 300 even though I have been making payment every month. Please take a look at the link. I have attached the screenshot. I am not sure how is that possible.Any suggestionidea will be highly appreciated. Link to screenshotThank you, ShoneEDIT: Hello everyone, Thank you for all the suggestion and comment. I called the company. The person who was helping me went to talk with some people and they said it is because of the date statements are printed and they will send me the history of my payment and how it was allocated by end of the day today. I will take a look at the data and report back to you. As many people are suggesting here, I am planning on paying more. As you can see in my statement, I have paid alot more than I have due to which, I have to pay only 496 at the moment. I plan on paying 496 and excess to the highest interest rate group.Thank you once again for your suggestion and help.  <response>: Because you havent made your payment for the 45 statement as of the time of the screenshot, your balance reflects interest charges for 35 - 44. Make your payment and balance will go down as expected. 