Edvisors In the News

Margaret Giles | Morningstar

Posted on: 10/26/2023

"According to estimates from sources like Edvisors.com and NerdWallet.com, over 1 million students who would have been eligible for a Pell Grant never filled out the FAFSA."

Andrew Allen | BadCredit.org

Posted on: 10/12/2023

"We checked in with Elaine Rubin, Director of Corporate Communications at Edvisors, to discuss how the student loan payment landscape has changed and what borrowers can expect as they resume making payments on their student loans."

Emma Kerr | US News and World Report

Posted on: 10/05/2023

""The CSS Profile is going to go more in-depth, so be ready for that," says Elaine Rubin, director of corporate communications at Edvisors, a higher education resource site. "Unfortunately when it comes to families who don't want to provide that information, it may be a requirement, especially if your student or child is going to a school that requires the CSS Profile.""

Annie Nova | CNBC

Posted on: 09/13/2023

"The investment accounts can be used to pay for all federal student loans, and most private student loans also qualify, said Elaine Rubin, director of corporate communications at Edvisors."

Amy Fontinelle | MassMutual

Posted on: 08/22/2023

"Anytime you borrow money with a student loan, you need to plan for repayment,” said Elaine Rubin, a financial aid expert with Edvisors in Las Vegas. “It will be up to the individual to understand their ability to repay the debt."

Cheryl Winokur Munk | The Wall Street Journal

Posted on: 08/05/2023

"They may spend their refund quickly on nonessential items, so it isn’t available later when they really need it. Some students also try to use the credit balance to pay for spring break or another vacation. They aren’t supposed to, and if the school finds out, it could affect their aid or future aid, Rubin says."

Payton Sy | The Nursing Beat

Posted on: 07/27/2023

"Rubin also has experience working with the US Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid. “A key sign is that these companies don’t know anything about the borrower, including their name,” she says. The scammers often start the conversation confidently, leaving little time for the victim to ask questions."

Joe Moeller | 13 Action News Las Vegas

Posted on: 06/30/2023

"We spoke with Elaine Rubin, a financial aid expert. She said the loan payments could have been eliminated or greatly reduced. Rubin says many students have been waiting to see if they will have to pay, as many haven't paid in years."

Christen Drummond | News 3 Las Vegas

Posted on: 06/29/2023

"Edvisors’ Elaine Rubin joins Las Vegas KSNV 3 News to give more details on what to except with the college admissions process now going forward after the Supreme Courts decision on Affirmative Action."

Tim Maxwell | CBS MoneyWatch

Posted on: 06/22/2023

"'No matter the borrower, they should be aware of the total debt they are borrowing and the total cost of repayment upon graduation,' says Elaine Rubin"