Find a Certified Student Loan Professional
The CSLP® designation identifies financial advisors who have completed rigorous, specialized training in student loan planning — so you can get comprehensive financial advice from someone who truly understands your student debt.
What is the CSLP® Program?
The Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®) program is a certification offered by the CSLA Institute. It equips financial advisors, planners, and other professionals with specialized expertise in student loan repayment strategy, forgiveness programs, and debt management — integrated with comprehensive financial planning. Every advisor in this directory has completed CSLA Institute training and holds an active or historical CSLP® credential.
Specialized Training
Rigorous coursework covering federal and private student loan repayment, forgiveness, and refinancing strategy.
Verified Credentials
Certification status and issue dates are tracked and verifiable so you know your advisor's training is current.
Whole-Person Advice
CSLP® advisors integrate student loan planning into comprehensive, holistic financial advice.
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How a financial advisor with a CSLP® can help
If you have student loans—or are a parent who borrowed for your children’s education—choosing a financial advisor who holds the CSLP® credential can be a difference maker for your finances and your peace of mind.
For nearly two decades, the CSLA Institute has believed that the constant changes in loan programs and regulatory rules call for guidance that combines broad personal finance expertise with deep student loan knowledge. That combination is not a typical part of standard financial advisor certifications. It is why the CSLP® was created, and why it has been continuously refined and updated for decades.
Your CSLP® advisor should provide blended guidance on the best strategies for your situation, weighing your student loans alongside your personal finances, business interests, investments, sources of income, and other debt. All of these factors shape how your student debt can be managed—and what other financial moves may be advisable.
What it takes to earn the CSLP®
The CSLP® designation is earned through rigorous standards and maintained through ongoing accountability.
Rigorous proctored exam
Candidates must pass a comprehensive, proctored exam that tests mastery of student loan planning and related financial strategies.
Code of ethics
CSLP® professionals commit to a strict code of ethics, placing client interests and professional integrity first.
Continuing education
Renewal requires ongoing education and periodic exams so advisors stay current with changing loan programs and regulations.
The CSLA Institute does not provide financial advice through this directory. Advisors listed here are independent professionals. Advisor records are subject to verification. Verify their CSLP status by checking their CSLP certificate links from their profile. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute an endorsement.