When my PLUS loans were transferred from Direct Loans to the Federal Servicer (TIVAS), they stopped me from making payments because it took them up to 6 weeks to get the data on my loans. Then it took them 6 more weeks to figure out the repayment plan amount which … Continue reading →

Loanlook was recently featured on the College Scholarships Blog calling us, “One of the best student loan debt help apps on the market.” You can check out the full article here.    

Students, be aware — Direct Loans left me a message last week to call them for some information on my “student record.” When I called them, they said that they STILL HAD A LOAN THAT DID NOT BELONG THERE AND DID NOT GET TRANSFERRED TO MY NEW SERVICER. (See blog … Continue reading →

At Loanlook we are constantly working to improve the user’s experience not only with our site, but with dealing with student loans in general. Our latest enhancement gives you the ability to tell Loanlook what information regarding your loans you’d like us to monitor and alert you about.  It is … Continue reading →

See below for a real life example of Loanlook in action.  Has Loanlook helped you in some way? Email us your story at info@loanlook.com so we can share it with the world. “I have multiple PLUS loans for both my children and they are held by Direct Loans (ACS). They … Continue reading →

Athletes for Loanlook has added another member to its already impressive lineup. Former NFLer Duane Starks is joining Eric Winston, Fred Taylor, Isreal Idonije, and Wes Welker in supporting financial literacy for students through Loanlook. Duane Starks played in the NFL from 1998-2007. After winning a Super Bowl with the … Continue reading →

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker is the latest Athlete for Loanlook to join in the public campaign for the site. Wes began by taking to social media to spread the word on Loanlook and there are some very exciting developments involving Wes so stay tuned. Congrats to @harrisoncoll … Continue reading →

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Israel Idonije is teaming up with Athletes for Loanlook to give away an iPad mini to one new Loanlook user. To enter for a chance to win, all you need to do is register for a FREE Loanlook account using referral code Izzy71 between November 18th … Continue reading →

Kansas City Chief’s tackle Eric Winston is teaming up with Athletes for Loanlook to give away a pair of NFL tickets to one new Loanlook user. To enter for a chance to win, all you need to do is register for a FREE Loanlook account using referral code EW74 any … Continue reading →

University of Florida alumnus and NFL star running back Fred Taylor joined Loanlook on UF’s campus earlier this week to promote the benefits of using the site.  The occasion, marking the first official Athletes for Loanlook event of the fall, was a smash hit on campus as many students stopped … Continue reading →

Great news for Loanlookers in the panhandle state! “Athletes for Loanlook” member and University of Florida alumnus Fred Taylor will be on UF’s campus with the Loanlook team on Monday, October 15th, to promote financial well being for students by utilizing Loanlook.  Taylor, formerly of the Jacksonville Jaguars, is scheduled … Continue reading →

We’ve got good news for Loanlookers with an Apple device (e.g. iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch). The Loanlook app for iOS is now available in the App Store! We want to hear from you. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions about our iOS (or Android) app, send your feedback … Continue reading →

In line with the Education Data Initiative, the U.S. Department of Education has made changes to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). With these changes, NSLDS added the MyStudentData Download feature, which allows you to download a text file of your loan data and pass this information to your … Continue reading →

UPDATE: The Loanlook team has successfully resolved the issue described below.  The ability to refresh Federal student loan and grant information has been restored for all Loanlook users. Thank you for your patience. ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Some Loanlook users are temporarily unable to refresh their Federal student loan and grant information … Continue reading →

UPDATE: Loanlook mobile apps are now available for Android and iOS. Loanlookers with an Apple device should check out our blog post dated October 4 or search the App Store for “Loanlook” [updated 10/4/2012]. ORIGINAL MESSAGE: We’re excited to announce that the Loanlook mobile app for Android OS is now … Continue reading →

If you’re a student planning on working in Tennessee after graduation, you’ll want to check out this helpful dashboard provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). The Tennessee Employment and Earnings Dashboard (located towards the bottom of THEC’s home page) let’s you see real information about graduation outcomes and … Continue reading →

You can now access your Private student loans (also referred to as Alternative student loans) with your Loanlook account! Just Log in to your account and select the Loan Manager tab. Under the “Private Loan Information” section, select “Click here to add private lenders” and the follow the directions provided. … Continue reading →

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Hey Loanlookers, here is a video to show you how to use the Optimize calculator on the Loan Tools page.

Check out TechCrunch’s take on Loanlook - http://techcrunch.com/2012/08/27/call-them-maybe-loanlook-simplifies-student-loan-payments-with-live-advisors/

NYTimes Bucks blog gets the scoop on Loanlook - http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/22/a-web-site-that-aims-to-help-manage-student-loans/

“Athletes for Loanlook” is a program provided by Loanlook, Inc. in association with professional athletes who are engaged in their communities and passionate about student success.  The athletes involved promote awareness among students regarding the importance of proper financial and credit management, particularly surrounding student loans. Our current roster of … Continue reading →

Loanlook.com is a one-stop site for students and parents to track, plan, manage and effectively control all aspects of their Federal student loans and grants. Private education loan information will be available on the site starting in September 2012. Loanlook supports a comprehensive community of users. High school seniors who … Continue reading →

Welcome to our blog, your source for the latest information about loanlook.com, student loans, and the higher education industry at large. From here, we’ll announce new site features as they roll out, share tips from our student loan experts, and keep you up-to-date on the latest financial aid news. Stay … Continue reading →