CLFE Mission Statement

 

As a diverse coalition of industry participants, CLFE shall engage in activities that improve and preserve the quality and integrity of education financing products and services delivered to California students, parents and schools.

 

CLFE Values Statement

  • DEDICATED to promoting access and choice for  postsecondary education for California students.
  • PARTNERS in the delivery and administration of education financing.
  • PROMOTE financial literacy, responsible borrowing tools, and effective debt management strategies.
  • COMMITTED to transparency and integrity, to ensure product and service quality.
  • ENCOURAGE and PARTICIPATE in the open exchange of ideas and information to maximize the synergy of our efforts.
  • SUPPORT and CONTRIBUTE to post-secondary financial aid and related associations.
  • DEVELOP and articulate legislative and regulatory positions.  

Join CLFE

We would like to invite you to join CLFE, a non-profit mutual benefit corporation that represents lenders, servicers, secondary markets and guarantors. The association is committed collectively to serving the needs of California students, parents and schools.

The benefits of membership in the CLFE association include:

  • Supporting California schools as well as students and parents
  • Keeping up-to-date on legislative, regulatory and current industry issues
  • Working as an advocate for lenders at the state level
  • Sharing of expertise and industry knowledge

If you have previously been a member and wish to renew your membership, we welcome you back to CLFE. Please let us know how we can assist you in achieving the common goals of your organization and CLFE.

If you'd like to have a trial run, please join the CLFE members on their monthly conference call or attend their next meeting that is posted on the upcoming events page of this website.

For more information about joining CLFE, please contact the CLFE President:

Kim Thomas (CLFE President)

First Marblehead Corporation
(323) 291-6069
kthomas@fmdcom

You may also download and complete the  CLFE Individual Membership Form .