NerdWallet has published a list of 130+ student loan assistance companies that they say consumers should be wary of. They say “This Watch List names companies that charge for fraudulent or questionable debt relief services.” Companies that made the list have been investigated, penalized, or sued by state or federal authorities. The companies they list …
Consumer Statement: I am a recently Graduated college student. And back in December 2014 I received a “Loan debt Forgiveness” through a company called Advantage Student Loans, as well as Student Assist Plus. This sounds great, but I was charged an outrageous fee from the beginning around the sum of $599 to start any of …
Consumer Statement: I was contacted by Advantage Student Loan Consolidation through the mail. I received a card saying how they could help me lower my loan payments and eliminate my debt after 10 years. I called them and spoke to someone by the name of Michael Gear. He told me the process would take about …
Consumer Statement: I feel sick to my stomach and stupid for supplying any information at all to the company. Consumer Action Taken: I received a notice in the mail from a company called Advantage Student Loan Consolidation re: reducing my student loans and forgiveness of my loans. I contacted them and spoke to a person …