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cuStudentLoans is a network of over 160 not-for-profit credit union lenders who use common underwriting and pricing to provide members with an affordable private student loan program. The company is powered by Lendkey Technologies, Inc. cuStudentLoans has made a significant dent in reforming the student loan market, featuring a portfolio of over 500 Million dollars in student loans and student loan refinancing.

Description
Founded in 2010, cuStudentLoans provides affordable private student lending products for current and recently graduated college students. The private student loan products and services are provided by a network of 160 not for profit credit unions which form a CUSO, also known as Member Student Lending LLC. Powered by LendKey Technologies, Inc.

Historical information
In 2010, a group of like minded credit unions came together to form what is today known as cuStudentLoans. cuStudentLoans is managed by a CUSO (Credit Union Service Organization) called Member Student Lending, LLC. These 160 not-for-profit credit unions lenders have developed a system of common underwriting and loan pricing in order to provide their members with an economical private student loan program. The program which they have developed is composed of the cuScholar Private Student Loan and the cuGrad Private Student Loan Consolidation. These private student loan products are powered by LendKey Technologies, Inc.

College Resource Center
cuStudentLoans educates readers on college life, financial aid, personal finance and financial literacy topics via The College Resource Center, an online resource that is relevant to both college students and recent college graduates. The College Resource Center is hosted by cuStudentLoan's Director of Student Advocacy, Ken O’Connor. The College Resource Center specializes in addressing topics of financial aid, personal finance, student loans, education trends and education technology innovations. Ken O’Connor has over a decade of experience that has helped over 30,000 students successfully fund their college education.

Financial Freedom Forum
cuStudentLoans organizes a free flowing on air Google Hangout series known as the Financial Freedom Forum, where industry experts and pundits are invited to share advice ranging in topics from college preparation, the job market and other topics. Attending experts have ranged from Venture Capital legend Tim Draper to Education innovator John Katzman. Hosts have included technologist Robert Scoble and EdSurge founder Betsy Corcoran.

Survival Guides
cuStudentLoans developed a series of “survival guides,” purposed to help those struggling with student loan debt or those entering college with the challenges faced with successful completion, whether that be finally paying the debt off, or graduating and entering the next stage of your life.

Business Barry and Squeaky
The company introduced educational videos hosted by a rapping puppet

Ask Ken
The company built a QnA site dedicated specifically to taking questions for Student Advocacy Leader, Ken O'Connor.