Steps to Manage the Virtual College Tours and Build the College List
May 25, 2020
The upcoming high school senior class will have a different experience building their college list. Due to the COVID 19 virus, the typical college campus
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COVID 19 Will Accelerate College Education Changes
May 25, 2020
For most individuals, the investment in a college education provides a better quality of life. Potential for higher income, better health, and job security are
Federal Student Loan Interest Rate for 2020-21
May 14, 2020
The Federal Direct Student Loan interest rates for the school year 2020-2021 have been determined by the government and there will be a significant decrease. Cheers all
Financial Aid Appeal Letter
April 24, 2020
Each year, we discuss the different situations that prompt families to prepare a financial aid appeal letter. This year, we are seeing the cascading financial
Guide to the College Transfer Process
April 23, 2020
With the coronavirus impacting the college experience, many families may be rethinking their college expenses or current institution. The college transfer process is not a
IDR Re-certification and Cares Act Update
April 17, 2020
One of the open issues not initially addressed in the CARES Act was the Income Drive Repayment (IDR) Recertification process. Based on my conversations with
CARES Act Impact on Student Loan Repayment
March 30, 2020
On Friday, March 27th, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) ACT. PayforED has reviewed the CARES Act impact on student
The Immediate Impact of the Coronavirus on College Funding and Admissions
March 30, 2020
Making a college decision has always been stressful but now we have an entirely new challenge. The Coronavirus has added a new complexity that was
Student Loans
Paying for College Using Private Loans
Paying for college and calculating future debt can be stressful. Find out if getting a private loan is right for you.
July 28, 2020
Financial Aid
PayForED Top 10 College Affordability List Building Factors
College Affordability has become a vital piece of the college decision for many families. Finding the right fit college that incorporates all the college-bound student’s
July 27, 2020
Paying For College
How to Take Advantage of Lower Student Loan Interest Rates
If you have a college degree or post-graduate degree, you likely have a good amount of student loan debt. This debt can be crippling for
June 30, 2020
Paying For College
PayForED Participates In Social Innovation Symposium on Poverty and Education Solutions
The Social Innovation Institute hosted a symposium addressing poverty and how local companies are providing innovative solutions to solving this problem. PayForED’s founder, Fred Amrein
June 30, 2020
Paying For College
5 Steps in Paying the College Tuition Bill
For students and parents, the bill for college tuition will arrive sometime in early July. Before paying the tuition bill, you should review the invoice
June 29, 2020
Paying For College
COVID 19 Scam Targets College Students
The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning yesterday that there is a COVID 19 Scam targeting college student. The fraudsters are misrepresenting themselves as employees
May 28, 2020
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