On November 22, 2022, the student loan payment pause was extended until the U.S. Department of Education is permitted to implement the debt relief program or the litigation is resolved. Payments will restart 60 days later. If the debt relief program has not been implemented and the litigation has not been resolved by June 30, 2023 – payments will resume 60 days after that. Learn More

Private Student Loan Blogs

Articles to guide you through the world of private student loan refinancing.

What Happens to Student Loans if You Move Abroad?

One of the most attractive aspects of moving abroad is the opportunity to leave your troubles behind and start fresh. […]

2021-08-27

Understanding Capitalized Interest and How to Avoid It

When you borrow money for school, interest starts accruing right away on most loans. But you may not always make […]

2021-08-23

Federal Student Loan Forbearance Extended One Last Time

Update, 8/24/2022: On August 24, 2022, President Biden announced his plan to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt and […]

Medical student worried about his student loan debt

2021-08-18

Average Medical School Student Loan Debt

For some, becoming a doctor is a lifelong dream. And it’s true that the profession can lead to a six-figure […]

2021-08-16

How Student Loans Work

When you’re entering college, understanding how student loans work may not be on your priorities list. You’re thinking about what […]

Woman refinancing student loans with ELFI

2021-08-13

ELFI vs. SoFi for Student Loan Refinancing

If you’re interested in refinancing your student loans, both ELFI and SoFi can provide you with the chance to consolidate […]

man filling Scholarship application form on internet

2021-08-09

Financial Aid for Part-Time Students

Attending college can open a lot of doors for your career. But if you’re working full time or you have […]

2021-08-04

How to Go to Medical School for Free

If you dream of becoming a doctor, you’re likely researching your medical school options. As you learn about different programs, […]

Person considering investing with student loans

2021-08-03

Investing With Student Loan Money: Can You, Should You?

One of the best ways to build wealth over time is through investing. For many students, the idea of investing […]

Woman with Parent PLUS Loans hugging graduate daughter

2021-07-30

7 Smart Alternatives to Parent PLUS Loans

As a parent, you naturally want to help your child as much as possible. That mindset often includes helping them […]

Woman wondering what happens to student loans if you drop out

2021-07-28

What Happens to Student Loans if You Withdraw From College

Many students borrow to afford the costs of their college educations. But sometimes, life gets in the way, and it’s […]

2021-07-19

Are Student Loans Keeping Millennials from Starting Families?

Student loans can be financially crippling, and for Millennials, they’ve had a lot of other significant impacts on their lifestyles […]