Student loan stress rarely shows up on a balance sheet.
But it shows up everywhere else — in employee stress, delayed financial goals, and the quiet uncertainty many borrowers feel when they try to navigate repayment or forgiveness programs on their own.
Every month, SavvyFi Loan Coaches meet with employees to walk through their loans, answer their questions, and help them make a clear plan forward.
The results can be life-changing.
February by the Numbers
Here’s what SavvyFi coaching helped borrowers achieve in February:
- $77,874 average projected loan forgiveness
- $297 average monthly payment reduction (for borrowers whose payments were lowered)
- 19 months shaved off the average forgiveness timeline
- 100% user satisfaction
These numbers represent more than financial calculations.
Behind every number is a person who feels more confident after finally understanding their options.
Every Conversation Brings Clarity
Many borrowers come into their coaching session unsure where to start.
They may have questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans, or simply how to communicate with their loan servicer.
A SavvyFi Loan Coach walks through the details with them – explaining their options, running the numbers, and helping them understand what steps to take next.
One employee shared:
“My coach was knowledgeable and guided me through the process. He found ways for me to make the best payments on my loan.”
Another borrower said:
“It gave me the opportunity to explore repayment options that are best for me and my family. I learned how to navigate my servicer and better understand my loan.”
And sometimes the feedback is simple but powerful:
“Coach was knowledgeable, helpful and trustworthy.”
A Benefit Employees Truly Value
We often hear that student loan stress is something people carry quietly.
Employees may feel unsure about their options, overwhelmed by the complexity of repayment programs, or worried they’ve made mistakes along the way.
That’s why coaching matters.
In February, every SavvyFi coaching session received perfect feedback from borrowers:
- 100% said the session length was just right
- 100% said the session was helpful
- 100% said their coach was knowledgeable
- 100% said all their questions were answered
- 100% gave a score of 10 when asked how likely they were to recommend the session
When employees receive clear, personalized guidance about their student loans, it can change how they think about their financial future.
Lower payments mean more room in monthly budgets.
A shorter forgiveness timeline creates hope.
A clear plan removes uncertainty.
One Conversation at a Time
The real impact of coaching happens in moments that don’t show up in spreadsheets.
It’s when someone realizes their payments can be lower than they thought.
It’s when they discover they’re eligible for forgiveness.
Or when they finally feel confident navigating a system that once felt overwhelming.
That’s the impact our SavvyFi team is proud to create – one conversation at a time.
Want to help your employees experience this kind of clarity and financial relief?
SavvyFi partners with employers and nonprofits to provide student loan coaching and education benefits that help employees lower payments, pursue forgiveness, and build long-term financial stability.
Let’s talk about bringing SavvyFi coaching to your team.
About SavvyFi: SavvyFi is a user-friendly fintech platform that makes it easy for employers to provide college savings and student loan benefits to their employees. Because the company’s platform is “zero-touch” to HR — without any complicated systems, integrations, or paperwork — SavvyFi unlocks education financing capabilities to even the smallest employers that would not otherwise be able to offer these benefits.
Disclosure: Third-party quotes shown may not be representative of the experience of all SavvyFi customers and do not represent a guarantee of future performance or success.
