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The CSLP Program
The 2026 Edition of the CSLP Program
This edition covers the regulatory changes effective July 1, 2026.
These updates are significant. Student loan advising is entering a new phase, with major changes affecting repayment plan availability, borrower transition rules, forgiveness credit, PSLF planning, consolidation decisions, tax-filing strategy, and the way advisors evaluate repayment options for borrowers.
Because of the scope of these changes, it is important for both current students and existing CSLP™ professionals to spend time with the updated material.
Helping thousands of financial professionals
See what financial professionals have to say about the CSLP Program.
Best Decision Ever
Choosing to get my CSLP® was one of my best decisions. I had been helping clients with student loans for about 4 years before I knew about the CSLP program and I thought I pretty much knew it all. I learned so much from this program and it has helped me to help so many more people. I have gained many new clients who found me by searching the database on the website. This certification has been a game changer and highly recommend it to all advisors. It does not matter what type of client you work with, almost everyone has a student loan, a child with a loan or a friend with a loan. This definitely brings value to the relationship.
Jennifer Prosise, CFP, CRES, MBA
In-depth Education
The CSLP® courses give us tools and in-depth education to provide clear and objective solutions to borrowers. Mastering this information gives us a competitive edge in a very competitive market. More importantly, this skill set empowers us to do good. Our purpose as financial advisors is to help our clients get to where they want to be. We simply cannot do that without helping them to tackle their biggest concern – their student loan debt.
Patricia Hughes, CFP, CPA
CSLP Program and Community are Indispensable
The CSLP® program enabled me to dramatically increase my knowledge of student loan planning. It has allowed me to effectively deliver student loan planning advice to clients and my friends. Since I finished the program, I've found the CSLA community forum to be indispensable in helping me when I didn't have the answer. I believe you need to obtain your education from the CSLA Institute in order to be able to deliver top-notch student loan planning advice to those you serve.
Jason Pollen, CFP
Understand Student Loan Complexity
The CSLP® program helped me understand all the complexities of student loans, and more importantly, how to tie them all together. By taking a systematic, scaffolded approach, I was able to go from the basic knowledge I had, to the incredibly complicated scenarios we so often see. This has put me in a position to help millions of clients who are often seeking student loan advice and find there aren't enough advisors with the expertise to help them. I'm extremely happy with the training and the ongoing updates, and would recommend it to anyone who seeks to serve clients who have student loans.
Ryan Frailich, CFP
The CSLP Program
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