Hello everyone,   Important news: the US Department of Education issued a very important press release yesterday. It covers significant changes to the PSLF program, aka Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.   Here is the link to view it:   https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-announces-transformational-changes-public-service-loan-forgiveness-program-will-put-over-550000-public-service-workers-closer-loan-forgiveness   If you have previously had a hard time receiving approvals from FedLoan Servicing for your full-time work at a non-profit or government agency, and have had more ineligible payments than you expected, these updates and improvements to Continue reading →

Hello everyone, it’s good to get back to blogging. I have been wanting to write a post for many months now, but due to the pandemic, I have been delayed, as so many things have. What a time it’s been! Without further ado, let’s get right to the news of the week.   Biden Extends Student Loan Pause Until January 31st, 2022   The news we’ve all been waiting for has finally been confirmed. An extension of the $0.00 student Continue reading →

Dear Clients, Visitors and Colleagues, I had the recent pleasure of being interviewed by Ryan Inman of the Financial Residency Podcast, earlier this summer. You can click here to listen to our interview, anytime. During our chat, I shared many of the most common mistakes that physicians are making with their loans. And, naturally, how to steer clear of them. A little summary of our interview is here, below: Wait before you refinance! To Consolidate or not Consolidate…that is the Continue reading →

Hi everyone, I had the opportunity to chat live with Marc Bautis, CFP on his podcast, Agent of Wealth. You can listen to the interview by clicking here. Some of the topics we covered are: How I analyze potential clients’ financial standings to determine their next steps What the four pillars of student loan repayment are, and the difference between each one How working for a non-profit organization may save you money on loan repayment How to tell if your Continue reading →

  Hello Valued Member,   >> Please click here to schedule an appointment.   *To book a time that isn’t listed on the calendar, or for time-sensitive attention, please email Veronica at ronnie@student-loan-consultant.com   Looking forward to speaking with you,Jan

Dear Clients, Friends and Colleagues, I trust this message finds you well, and thriving. Happy summer of 2017! I am writing with  a quick, important update on national student loan news. Read on below. About the PSLF Program In the last year or so, many of you have expressed a lot of concern over the potential loss of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other programs, as the result of the new administration’s stance on student loan policies. I have continuously reassured everyone who Continue reading →

Hello friends, clients and colleagues, Click here to read my latest contribution to LearnVest, a well-regarded hub dedicated to, “helping people along their financial journey.” The article was also featured on Forbes and Huffington Post! Thank you to Vickie An of LearnVest for a great interview. Jan