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For a one-time fee of $295, you can get a consultation with student loan expert Michael Lux and six months of email support to address any new issues that come up.
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What Happens in a Student Loan Consultation?
We will cover student loan basics such as repayment plan selection, forgiveness options, and steps necessary for enrollment. We can also dig into the details and fine print.
The discussion isn’t limited to student debt. Are your loans making it harder to buy a house? How does student debt impact your retirement or tax planning?
The goal is to get your loans under control and make sure you are not missing any opportunities.
Expert Guidance from
Personal Experience
The name Student Loan Sherpa is an homage to the legendary Sherpa guides of Nepal, revered for their expertise leading climbers up Mount Everest.
The goal of this site is to draw from many years of personal experience with student loans in order to guide borrowers who are navigating their own mountain of debt.
Dealing with student loans can be scary and overwhelming. By offering insight that can only come from education and experience, I hope to make it a little more manageable.
Michael P. Lux, Esq.
The Student Loan Sherpa
Expert Guidance from
Personal Experience
The name Student Loan Sherpa is an homage to the legendary Sherpa guides of Nepal, revered for their expertise leading climbers up Mount Everest.
The goal of this site is to draw from many years of personal experience with student loans in order to guide borrowers who are navigating their own mountain of debt.
Dealing with student loans can be scary and overwhelming. By offering insight that can only come from education and experience, I hope to make it a little more manageable.
Michael P. Lux, Esq.
The Student Loan Sherpa
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