I am a displace homemaker and single mom who is trying to go to school and get an education. Unfortunatley, I defaulted a loan 26 years ago ($2,500) and had it listed on my bankruptcy papers that I filed 26 years ago. I just found out from the school I am trying to attend that I can not get any grants/loans until this is taken care of as they said it was "indefault" and "open". Unfortunately I don't have those papers anymore and/or the attorneys name. However I do remember what county/city the papers were filed and where I appeared in court.

Question: What can I do to get this off my record so I am able to go back to school and receive some financial help?