PayForED 2.0 Announces the Launch
March 21, 2020
We are so excited to be announcing our first major release of 2020 – PayForED 2.0 software launch. After a lengthy reevaluation phase, incorporating valuable
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How does a high school senior decide on a college when college campuses are closed due to the coronavirus?
March 20, 2020
Access to college campuses is non-existent right now and many high school seniors may have been counting on that final visit to a college to
Types of Loans Available in the Financial Aid Award Letter
March 18, 2020
Each week a new headline comes out expressing the ongoing issue of student debt in today’s society. There are more than 44 million borrowers who
College Access Could Change Forever Due to Three Recent Events
February 28, 2020
In the last few months, three specific events have been discussed and appeared in the news. These events could influence college admissions and impact college
Financial Aid Award Letter: What is the difference between a Scholarship and Grant
February 24, 2020
The college financial aid award letters are starting to arrive for college-bound students. The PayForED series on Decoding the Financial Award Letter was developed to
Top Six Items to Consider when Comparing Award Letters
February 18, 2020
PayForED believes understanding the financial outcome of the college decision should be a key decision point when comparing award letters. We have compiled six items
Decoding the Financial Aid Award Letter
February 10, 2020
Parents and students often find it challenging to understand the financial aid award letters they receive from each college. PayForED has developed a program that
The Secure Act
January 31, 2020
The Secure Act is short for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” and was signed by President Trump on December 20, 2019. It became
Paying For College
Steps to Manage the Virtual College Tours and Build the College List
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
May 25, 2020
Financial Aid
COVID 19 Will Accelerate College Education Changes
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
May 25, 2020
Student Loans
Federal Student Loan Interest Rate for 2020-21
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
May 14, 2020
Paying For College
Financial Aid Appeal Letter
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
April 24, 2020
Paying For College
Guide to the College Transfer Process
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
April 23, 2020
Student Loan Repayment
IDR Re-certification and Cares Act Update
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
April 17, 2020
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