Rachel Hurst

Rachel Hurst

Student Loan Consultant

rachel@aptusfinancial.com

I’m a student loan expert who is proud to be part of the Aptus Financial team since 2023. During my career, I’ve helped thousands of people get more than $1.5 billion in student loans forgiven and save millions on their payments.

At Aptus, I lead student loan programming - including Project 120, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness employee benefit we provide; student loan advice for financial planning clients; and student loan employer match initiatives.

My mission is to cut through the confusion about student loans with clear, actionable advice and personal support to save money and get forgiveness.

I love solving complicated student loan situations. I was also one of the first people to get my own student loans forgiven in 2019.

I have a Master's in Public Administration and a Bachelor's in English Education and Psychology. My past experience in nonprofit executive leadership includes serving as a development officer and CEO.

My expertise includes:

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Income-Driven Repayment forgiveness
  • Income-Driven Repayment plans
  • Student loan repayment savings strategies, including for physicians and other professionals
  • Student loan forgiveness
  • Student loan match programs
  • Other loan cancellation and discharge options