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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:
The Downside to Income-Driven Repayment Plans Like IBR, PAYE and REPAYE
IDR plans have a ton of borrower-friendly features, including student loan forgiveness. However, they have some flaws that all borrowers should understand.
Congress Passes Legislation to Separate Spousal Joint Consolidation Student Loans
Borrowers with FFELP Joint Consolidation Spousal loans will soon be able to qualify for PSLF and IDR Plans like REPAYE.
LendKey Student Loan Refinance Review
By partnering with smaller banks and local credit unions, LendKey creates an easier approval process and offers lower interest rates.
Some Borrowers Will Get Huge Refunds From Biden Student Loan Forgiveness
Borrowers who paid off their loans in full could receive a refund of up to $20,000.
ELFI Student Loan Refinance Review
Due to excellent interest rates and loan features, ELFI is a great choice for many borrowers. However, there are times when refinancing with ELFI is a mistake.
Department of Education Clarifies Biden Forgiveness Rules for FFELP Loans
We are still waiting on some details from the Department of Education, but newly released information should help most borrowers manage their FFELP loans.
Should Borrowers Worry about Republican Plans to End IDR Forgiveness and PSLF?
Some politicians want to end programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The threat to borrowers is currently small, but increasing.