Advisors - Grant Options For Student Loan Payoff

Although somewhat obscure, there are a number of grant programs that can pay off student loans. Advisors should be aware of these programs to notify clients who may qualify. Each listing provides...

student loan grants

Student Loan Consolidations: When They should be Avoided

Heather Jarvis provides an enlightening video discussion on why advisors should be cautious about recommendation student loan consolidations.

student loan consolidations

Intro to the Certified Student Loan Professional program

Student Loan Advising and the financial professional This edition provides an overview of the CSLP program and why professional financial advisors should need additional resources when advising...

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Are CPAs and Tax Preparers doing all they can for consumers?

As there are nearly 50 million taxpayers with student loans, tax professionals will commonly see 1098-E loan interest forms every spring. All too often, it’s a cursory review of interest paid and the...

student loans, taxes and student debt

Preview the CSLP Course & Program

In this 2 minute video, see the highlights of the CSLP course for financial advisors helping clients with student loan payment planning. The program is an advisor's resource library providing...

CSLP

New Board & Faculty Announcement

The CSLA Board of Standards is pleased to announce the addition of Heather Jarvis to the Board of Directors who is also joining the CSLP program faculty.

CSLP Program, Faculty

New Digital Certificate and Seal

Digital Certificates for the CSLP® are now available for certified advisors. Once certified, a participant received an email with the CSLP digital seal and the code necessary for embedding on a...

CSLP Program

The mismanagement of the TEACH grant program

The Teach program was established to encourage teachers to work in critically important teaching positions. Under the program, teachers can receive grant funding, but the grant is converted to a...

Consumer, CSLP Program, Federal Loan Programs, Teach Grant

A student loan advising story

Decision points in a financial practice It’s Thursday evening, 6:30 PM and you are awaiting the arrival of two prospective clients, an engaged couple Josh and Cynthia (fictitious names). Josh is a...

CSLP Program, financial advising

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