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What Our Campuses Have to Say: 2024 Survey Results
Every November, we contact thousands of Financial Aid Officers (FAOs) nationwide to hear feedback on ELM's products and services. This...
Mar 42 min read

Insights from a Former FAO in Private Loan Operations
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial aid, it is rare to find someone who has experienced both sides of the desk, as a Financial...
Oct 15, 20244 min read

ELM's Personalized Service Sets Us Apart
In today's world, poor customer service has become the norm, whether it's endless phone holds, unanswered emails, or useless chatbots. At...
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Happy Holidays From ELM
Dear ELM Colleagues, As we embark on a new year together, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for this amazing...
Dec 8, 20231 min read

Lessons from the Conference Circuit: Key Takeaways for Financial Aid
The ELM team (Brendon Sanger, Biz Daniel, Raina Chezem, Rob Smith, and Scott Orris) returned from an exciting fall conference season full...
Nov 16, 20233 min read

Happy National Financial Aid Day
On this day, we recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of those who help millions of financial aid recipients every year.
Oct 16, 20231 min read

30-Year Industry Expert Shares Her Knowledge
Karen Cooper shares tips for any new Financial Aid Office Advisor.
May 4, 20235 min read

Kent State Processing Upgrade Yields Measurable Results
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY School Size: Large Affiliations: Public Tuition: $11,000/year Use Case: Automation and Time Savings School System:...
Mar 30, 20233 min read


What's New: School Feedback Edition 2022-2023
Last February, we shared the importance of school feedback and its role in helping ELM identify and prioritize future enhancements to our...
Feb 27, 20232 min read


Happy Holidays From ELM (2022)
Dear ELM colleagues, I wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season. Our success would not be possible without your partnership,...
Dec 13, 20221 min read

Interview: Fall Conferences
We recently had a chance to sit down with Brendon Sanger, Vice President of Growth & Development at ELM and a 27-year veteran in Higher...
Oct 10, 20224 min read

3 Must-Do's We Recommend Right Now
The peak processing season is upon us, and we want to make sure you know we are here for you! With that in mind, here are three essential...
Aug 1, 20221 min read


3 Reasons We are Excited for NASFAA'S National Conference
Summer is in high gear, strawberries are in abundance, and some areas have excessive heat levels (okay, maybe that last one isn't a...
Jun 13, 20222 min read

ELM Helps The University Of Kentucky Find The Right Balance
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY School Size: Large Affiliations: Public Tuition: 20,000-30,000/year Favorite ELM Feature: Just Certify Use Case:...
May 16, 20223 min read

Five Reasons To Turn To ELM Right Now
Are you going directly to one or more lender websites, separate from ELM, to process any part of a private loan? Are you manually...
May 5, 20221 min read

ELM's CEO Discusses the Importance of School Feedback
We recently had a chance to sit down with the President and CEO of ELM Resources, the country's leader in private student loan...
Feb 1, 20225 min read

Season Of Thanks- ELM Gives Back 2021
The holiday season is here—cooler weather, the start of celebrations, bright lights, and get-togethers with those we love. At this time...
Nov 16, 20212 min read

5 Ways To Get The Most From ELM
What an era we live in! The transformative age brought boundless advances in how we communicate and socialize with one another—while...
Oct 8, 20212 min read

Help Is All Around You
Peak season is here, which means your workdays are getting busier and busier. This time of year is rewarding, but it can also be...
Aug 23, 20213 min read

Passwords, why so complicated?
“Be sure to use a strong password” is advice we all regularly hear. The sheer number of credentials and passwords that we have to manage...
Jul 19, 20213 min read
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