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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
Student Loan Refinance Lender Reviews
The Latest Posts from the Student Loan Sherpa Blog:
Is the Estimated Cost of Attendance an Accurate Number?
The Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is supposed to help students budget for school, but many argue that COA is set unreasonably low.
The Co-Signer Release Myth Exposed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Lenders love to advertise co-signer release programs. CFPB research shows getting approved for a release is really difficult. However, their are ways around this issue.
Balancing Student Loans, Debt, and the College Experience
Going away to college to get the “college experience” is a reasonable goal, but making smart student loan decisions is critical.
Republicans Make Deeply Flawed Argument Against Loan Forgiveness
It is ridiculous to argue that student loan forgiveness is a handout for the wealthy or a program that doesn’t benefit most Americans.
Help! I Just Received My First Student Loan Bill
The first student loan bill might be huge and scary. Fortunately, there are many ways to lower payments while still eliminating debt.
Interest Charges on Deferments and Forbearances
Interest usually accrues during a forbearance or deferment. However, there are a couple of noteworthy exceptions to the rule.
How 401(k) and 457 Retirement Plan Contributions Lower Student Loan Payments
Putting money in a retirement account can mean lower student loan payments and more student loan forgiveness.