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The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that is funded through grants, donations and fee for service products sold to employers, colleges, associations and other entities passionate about helping consumers with their student debt.  Note that the use of our site as well as our email based one on one counseling and dispute resolution is free to consumers - period.  While we are grateful for any donations as they allow us to continue our mission, it is not necessary nor expected for consumers to make a donation of any kind to receive our free services.  If you choose to make a donation, we thank you for helping to provide the resources needed to ensure that all consumers have access to fair, free, expert student loan advice.

The Institute of Student Loan Advisors is a charitable organization, EIN 82-2724117. All donations are deemed tax deductible absent any limitations of deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.

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Christian | $50

Thanks for your speedy reply!

Jim

I'm a volunteer financial coach at Foundation Communities in Austin. I heard the Texas Standard interview with Betsy Mayotte on KUT and was impressed. Student loans are complicated, and it is wonderful that a service like TISLA is available to the public. Thank you!

Anonymous

Thank you for developing the subreddit! Got my smiley yesterday. I hope you know HOW many folks you helped by doing it. I have numerous friends who did not post but gained solid informative advice from it. THANK YOU TISLA and Betsy! Please keep up the good work! You are charity of choice from here on. You not only help folks financial health but their mental health!

Meredith

TISLA was the lifeline I needed when navigating the overwhelming world of student loan repayment. I am so grateful for the responsiveness and clear answers to all of my questions. I was able to take advantage of programs I didn't even know were an option for me. I now have a clear path forward that will ultimately save me thousands of dollars and many years of repayment. THANK YOU!

Anonymous | $100

Thank you to Betsy for your moderating and guidance on Reddit that helped me navigate the gap between my golden email and $40,000 loans that were just forgiven. I also appreciate the community and vibe of the subreddit.

Serena | $25

Thank you Addison! I live in a community property state and am trying to navigate pslf. Addison helped me feel secure in the choice i make.

Anonymous | $100

Best wishes to Betsy and everyone at TISLA - I'm in r/studentloans on Reddit and it really helped me more than I can express. I am very thankful for you!! Sincerely, Celine

Jen Schira

Anonymous | $10

Anonymous | $100

Betsy was Extremely helpful in the Reddit group!

Anonymous | $100/Q

Anonymous | $100

Eternal thanks and immense gratitude to Betsy514 and r/StudentLoans. I've been dutifully paying since 2001. Never ever thought forgiveness would become a reality for oldies and long haulers like me. But now I am finally free of this $68K albatross around my neck. My life has truly changed forever, for the better!

ELIZABETH | $10

Betsy, I know $10 isn't nearly enough, but I hope my sincere thank you on behalf of all the once-stuck FFELP loan holders will do in its place.

Tracy | $620

This is what I’ve been paying monthly for 25 years…and I’d have paid it until I was 84 years old (another 20 years) without the advocacy of TISLA helping to make this absolute MIRACLE happen in my life. I have been rescued, but there is still so much to do and a system to be changed so that no other generations have to suffer under such a broken system. Thank you for giving me back my life.

Donna Totten | $300

Betsy, you gave me hope when I had none. You gave be good information when others didn't have a clue. You were a constant source of reliable compassionate guidance through this ordeal. Loans gone at the age of 72. I am glad to forget this mess in my life, but the positive experience on Redditt with all my fellow long timers and you, Betsy, I will be with me the rest of my life!

Joanne | $500

Michael | $50

Thank you, Betsy, for all you do. Reddit has been a lifeline of information. Zero balance as of this morning thanks to your guidance. With gratitude.

Anonymous | $100

Thank you for all your hard work! What you have done in just Reddit alone is truly remarkable. Thank you thank you! Long timer waiting patiently for my 0’s.

Larry | $50

In Thanks for Besty514 on Reddit helping me and all of us through the IDR 'forgiveness' process. Her input and guidance has been a HUGE help in navigating what was happening.

Lia | $135

This is my "final" student loan payment, and I am so proud to make it. The work TISLA does helps millions, although most are completely unaware. I've encouraged others to also donate an amount equivalent to their monthly loan payment, so that TISLA may carry on and continue its vital work for generations to come. THANK YOU.

Heather | $50

Thank you Betsy!

Anonymous | $25

Fernando | $50

Paul | $100

Stephanie | $500

Thank you for all you do to support borrowers and help us toward forgiveness!

Dan | $5

Thank you Betsy!

Ricky | $10

Alex | $100

Thank you to Betsy for all your work over at reddit advising people on PSLF, it is an incredibly useful service you provide.

Rooted Planning Group | $100

Anonymous | $50

Betsy, thank you! The forgiveness I just received wouldn't have happened without your tireless dedication and labor