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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
Student Loan Refinance Lender Reviews
The Latest Posts from the Student Loan Sherpa Blog:
SoFi Student Loan Refinance Review
SoFi® is the biggest name in student loan refinancing for a good reason. However, SoFi isn’t the best choice for all borrowers.
Earnest Student Loan Refinance Review
Earnest gets a 4/5 rating due to excellent interest rates and high borrower satisfaction. However, some borrowers will want to avoid Earnest.
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.
Will Student Loan Forgiveness 2.0 Hold Up in Court? A Legal Perspective and Analysis
The new student loan forgiveness plan from the Biden Administration targets borrowers in need, but like other forgiveness attempts, it is off to a rough start in court.
Understand and Navigating the Six-Month Grace Period on Federal Student Loans
The six-month grace period after college may seem great, but it is not all it’s cracked up to be. Plan ahead and avoid some common mistakes.
The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for October 2024
As inflation has slowed, student loan interest rates have also lowered. Borrowers with higher interest rate loans may find the current options particularly appealing.
Laurel Road Review: Student Loan Refinancing and Consolidation
Laurel Road is considered one of the best refinance lenders because they offer excellent interest rates and borrower satisfaction is high.