About Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®
Current Role
Director of Growth
Expertise
- Student Loans
- Personal Loans
- Home Loans
- Investing
Certifications & Degrees
- Certified Educator in Personal Finance
- Bachelor's degree in operations management from the University of Delaware
Personal Finance Experience
Jeff is a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF®) and has served multiple positions within LendEDU’s content team since 2016, approaching LendEDU’s content with the same goal: to provide consumers of all classes with the answers they need to create a better financial outlook for themselves and their families.
This passion has led Jeff to cover many personal finance topics, including student loans, credit cards, and home equity.
Latest from Jeff Gitlen, CEPF®
Can You Complete the FAFSA Without a Driver’s License?
While having a driver’s license will make filing the FAFSA easier, other forms of identification...
What is the Student Loan Ombudsman?
An ombudsman is someone appointed within the government or a private organization to investigate complaints against poor administration of programs. If you are having trouble...
Should You Include Your Spouse’s Income on the FAFSA?
If you are married and live with your spouse, you must include his or her...
Investment Property Loans: Where to Find Them & What to Consider
Owning investment property can generate a steady stream of income each month, but most people...
How Does Being a Ward of the Court Affect Financial Aid?
If you are in foster care or your guardian was appointed by a judge because...
Chase Auto Loan Finance Review
Chase Bank offers many types of financial products to consumers, including credit cards, prepaid cards, checking and savings accounts, mortgages, and more. It...
What You Need to Know About Using Chrysler Capital to Finance a Car
Working with Chrysler Capital to help finance your next vehicle purchase or lease agreement could...
Navy Federal Credit Union Auto Loan Review
If you’re an active or retired member of the military, or you’re related to one, you have a great opportunity to finance a...
Overview of VSAC Services in 2025 (and the 2016 Transfer of Federal Student Loans to Nelnet)
VSAC, now Nelnet, is a loan servicing company that caters to students and their families...
EVEN Financial Personal Loans Review
Finding the right personal loan can be challenging, but loan marketplace Even Financial aims to make it easier by connecting you with lenders...