Certified Student Loan Professional Blog

We've added a number of financial professionals to our podcast series who share information about the growth of their practices as it relates to student loan advising. The mix of interviews Read More

At CSLA we talk all that time about the need for financial advisors to become more informed about how student debt affects the financial planning process and a client's life. Hear from a financial... Read More

We're excited to announce the release of the CSLP Podcast. It's available for listening on our site, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. The series will help financial advisors working with... Read More

Helping clients navigate student loan servicer issues can be a challenging time drag. It's important to understand the the core essentials before diving into help. Making sure you have the... Read More

Consumers with student loans should be aware of the potential impacts of changing payment plans. Consult with a knowledgable financial advisor to understand how the change will affect Read More

As the average student debt balance has increased and the amount of the workforce participants that hold student debt balloons, many employers have started to take notice of its effect on  Read More

When clients wish to change their repayment plan, consider these steps to inform and educate the borrower about the affect on their finances.  For federal student loans, answer this question by... Read More

A consumer-guide for finding and vetting financial professionals. Ideally, student loan borrowers will develop and follow a personalized financial strategy for building a strong financial foundation... Read More

The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization known for its top-notch education research and advocacy. Students, educators, schools, and advocates like me rely on the College... Read More