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Our services

Loan guidance built around your situation.

Federal and private student loans, from repayment planning and forgiveness applications to annual recertification and paperwork review.

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01

Loan Consolidation

We evaluate whether combining your federal loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan makes sense for your situation, and advise honestly when it doesn’t.

  • Review of your federal loan types and eligibility
  • Clear discussion of how consolidation could affect your repayment path
  • A recommendation before you make a decision

02

Forgiveness Program Navigation

We map employment and payment history against the requirements of programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Loan Forgiveness.

  • Review of employer and payment history
  • Preparation and filing assistance for required forms
  • Support correcting application or certification errors

03

Income-Driven Repayment Planning

We compare available repayment plans, including SAVE, PAYE, IBR, and ICR, based on your income, loans, and goals.

  • Side-by-side review of payment plan options
  • Consideration of monthly and longer-term costs
  • Enrollment and annual recertification assistance

04

Private Loan Refinancing Guidance

We help you compare private lenders and understand the trade-offs before refinancing, especially when federal loan protections may be affected.

  • Compare lender rates, terms, and repayment conditions
  • Discuss protections that may not carry over
  • Guidance without steering you toward a particular lender

05

Repayment Strategy & Annual Recertification

Get a written repayment strategy you can follow and ongoing reminders and help with annual income recertification.

  • Written plan built around your goals
  • Recertification reminders and support
  • Help reviewing your options when circumstances change

06

Application Review & Error Correction

We review forms before submission and help identify paperwork issues when an application has been rejected.

  • Review of forms for missing or inconsistent information
  • Help understanding an application rejection
  • Assistance preparing corrected paperwork

Our approach

Clear guidance, no pressure.

You’ll know what we recommend, what it costs, and what happens next before you decide.

Credentialed advisors

CFP® and AFC® advisors focused on student loan guidance.

Transparent and secure

Flat-fee pricing disclosed up front and a secure portal for sensitive documents.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us what’s going on. We’ll walk through your options and let you know if a free DIY route makes more sense.

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