SoFi Blog

Tips and news—
for your financial moves.

May
12
2017

SoFi’s 2017 Nursing School Rankings—What You’ll Make and What You’ll Owe

By | Career, student_loan | Comments Off on SoFi’s 2017 Nursing School Rankings—What You’ll Make and What You’ll Owe

The ability to help people who really need it may be the main reason you’ve decided to become a nurse. But let’s face it—money is usually a factor in job choice. That comes into play in two distinct ways: in terms of the salary you’ll be able to earn as a nurse, and the loans you’ll have to repay.

Read more
May
09
2016

Nurse Member Nicole on Making a Difference In the Lives of Others By Prioritizing “You”

By | Money | Comments Off on Nurse Member Nicole on Making a Difference In the Lives of Others By Prioritizing “You”

Name: Nicole Gaines                                                                                                     

Locale: Nashville, TN                                                                                                    

Alma Maters: UC Chattanooga & Cumberland University                                                

By Day: Registered Nurse at Vanderbilt Medical Center                                                                                               

SoFi Member Since: 2015                                                                                             

Approximate SoFi Loan: $37,000                                                                                    

SoFi Savings: ~$500/month

Nicole Gaines is a single mother, full-time nurse, dedicated daughter, community volunteer, and bikini contest competitor. Needless to say, she is the definition of success. Nicole shares that her secret is in making it a priority to take care of herself in order to take care of others.

Read more
SoFi Daily

Stay up to date on the latest business news and stock market happenings.

Learn more

Terms and Conditions Apply. SOFI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE PRODUCTS AND BENEFITS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen or other eligible status and meet SoFi's underwriting requirements. Not all borrowers receive the lowest rate. Lowest rates reserved for the most creditworthy borrowers. If approved, your actual rate will be within the range of rates listed above and will depend on a variety of factors, including term of loan, evaluation of your creditworthiness, years of professional experience, income, and a variety of other factors. Rates and Terms are subject to change at anytime without notice and are subject to state restrictions. SoFi refinance loans are private loans and do not have the same repayment options that the federal loan program offers, or may become available, such as Income Based Repayment or Income Contingent Repayment or PAYE. Licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation under the California Financing Law License No. 6054612. Loans are originated by SoFi Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC) NMLS #696891 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) Equal Housing Lender.

SoFi Lending Corp. NMLS #1121636

✝︎ To check the rates and terms you qualify for, SoFi conducts a soft credit pull that will not affect your credit score. However, if you choose a product and continue your application, we will request your full credit report from one or more consumer reporting agencies, which is considered a hard credit pull and may affect your credit.

INVESTMENTS: NOT FDIC INSURED • HAVE NO GUARANTEE • MAY LOSE VALUE. Investing in securities involves risks, and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities. The SoFi Wealth platform is operated and maintained by SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Brokerage services are provided to clients of SoFi Wealth LLC by SoFi Securities LLC, an affiliated broker-dealer registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a member of FINRA /SIPC . Clearing and custody of all securities are provided by APEX Clearing Corporation. For more information, please see SoFi Wealth LLC’s Form ADV Part 2 by clicking here for SoFi's Wealth Form ADV Part 2 A&B or by visiting www.adviserinfo.sec.gov .
©2026 Social Finance, LLC All rights reserved.
TLS 1.2 Encrypted
Equal Housing Lender