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Of all the debts in the world, student loan debt is one of the most justifiable. It's an investment, after all - part of the cost of chasing your dreams and working towards a career.
The trouble is that dreams aren't guaranteed, and even if you land the job you want, those debts will still be there with you, possibly for decades. With inflation growing faster than wages, it's become harder and harder to balance student loans against the rest of your financial responsibilities.
That's when the juggling begins. Deferment. Forbearance. When you don't have the means to face your student debts directly, you push them to the side. Eventually, you seem to run out of options. Bills come due that you can't pay. Then the calls come. Suddenly you're in default and you start to wonder if there will ever be a way out.
As hopeless as it may feel, you have options. There are steps you can take and programs you may be eligible for. And while sorting through all that information may seem daunting, don't worry - that's what we're here for.
Student loan counseling from MMI is essentially three services in one:
We combine our extensive budgeting experience with deep student loan expertise and a leading third party decision engine to provide you with an in-depth analysis of your unique situation and personalized recommendations for next steps. You will leave your counseling session with a better understanding of your current situation, a thorough examination of your options and their potential outcomes, and guidance on what you should do next.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by student loans, or need help understanding what happens next, schedule a student loan counseling session today.
We're here to listen, to teach, and to fight for you. Don't spend another day wondering how you'll manage your student loan. We can show you.
A student loan counseling session from MMI begins by creating an overall picture of your present finances. We discuss your income, expenses, and debt, then review your credit report.
After this, we review your student loans and their status. We discuss all of your available options, providing details on various student loan repayment programs you may qualify for. Then we discuss your personal goals and how these different options may impact your future plans.
Finally, we use an advanced decision engine to help provide recommendations tailored to your situation and goals. Once you've decided which path you'd like to pursue, we can provide additional guidance (if applicable).
Whether you're fresh out of school and unsure how to manage your loans, or you're nearing retirement and worried that you'll never be free of your student loan debts, we can help. Let us help put your mind at ease and get your finances in order.
Consumer Federation of America
National Council of Higher Education Resources
The National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) is the nation’s oldest and largest higher education finance trade association. NCHER’s membership includes state, nonprofit, and for-profit higher education service organizations, including lenders, servicers, guaranty agencies, collection agencies, financial literacy providers, and schools, interested and involved in increasing college access and success. It assists its members in shaping policies governing federal and private student loan and state grant programs on behalf of students, parents, borrowers, and families.
Homeownership Preservation Foundation
Since 2007, the Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) has served as a trusted, neutral source of information for more than eight million homeowners. They are partnered with, and endorsed by, numerous major government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of the Treasury.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD works to strengthen the housing market in order to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes; utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; and build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination.
Council On Accreditation
The Council on Accreditation (COA) is an international, independent, nonprofit, human service accrediting organization. Their mission is to partner with human service organizations worldwide to improve service delivery outcomes by developing, applying, and promoting accreditation standards.
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®), founded in 1951, is the nation’s largest and longest-serving nonprofit financial counseling organization. The NFCC’s mission is to promote the national agenda for financially responsible behavior, and build capacity for its members to deliver the highest-quality financial education and counseling services.
