College Cost Data for 2025-2026 is now available on PayForED!
August 18, 2025
PayForED has a proprietary college database that is updated multiple times throughout the year. As part of our company’s mission, we strive to provide accurate
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Paying Your College Bill Is Different for 2025-26
July 27, 2025
As many students and families receive their 2025-26 college tuition bills, their payment strategies may need additional planning this year. The One Big Beautiful Bill
Paying For Graduate School Ultimate Guide
July 25, 2025
The loan rules are changing, and the timing of your start will determine which options you have. More careers require advanced educational degrees. Paying for
5 Steps in Paying the College Tuition Bill
July 25, 2025
For students and parents, the bill for college tuition may have arrived or will be arriving shortly. Before paying the tuition bill, review the invoice
10 Tips for Paying for College and Avoiding Excessive Debt
July 25, 2025
The 2025-26 college bills are just arriving and coming due soon. This year’s payment strategy differs significantly from prior years due to the changes introduced
Paying for College: Parent Plus or Private Student Loans
July 25, 2025
With the first tuition bill due, many parents face a key question: Should they fund their child’s education with a Direct Federal Parent PLUS Loan
SAVE Borrowers’ Options Due to Interest Rule Change Starting on August 1
July 13, 2025
Student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan have a decision to make. Since last July, over 8 million student loan borrowers have been
Comparing Congress’s Financial Aid and Student Loan Repayment Proposals
June 13, 2025
The Senate HELP Committee released its initial response to the House Education Bill related to the Big Beautiful Bill. The future is clearer by comparing
Paying For College
10 Reasons to fill out the FAFSA
As the college application and financial aid season approaches, more families are concerned about how they will pay for their child’s education. Filling out the
September 20, 2025
Financial Aid
10 Most Common FAFSA Errors and Issues
The FAFSA season is approaching, and families will begin navigating this process. The FAFSA will be available on October 1, 2025. Simple mistakes can cause a
September 20, 2025
Financial Aid
Creating an FSA ID
The FSA ID (or Federal Student Aid ID) is the login and electronic signature process used by the Department of Education. Students, parents, and borrowers
September 20, 2025
Financial Aid
Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculation
The financial aid process can be overwhelming, and it is essential for families to understand their Student Aid Index (SAI). Colleges formerly referred to the
September 19, 2025
Paying For College
The New $92,000 Federal Loan Limit Impact on Building Your College List
The high school senior class of 2026 will be the first college class facing the new federal loan limits for both students and parents. It
August 23, 2025
Financial Aid
PayForED Has Virtual Financial Aid and Student Loan Repayment Enhancements
PayForED has Virtual Financial Aid and Student Loan Repayment enhancements in our current student loan solution platform. We developed these features to help our clients
August 22, 2025
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