PayForED Jump Start Program
June 18, 2021
The federal student loan repayment process will restart on October 1, after a non-payment hiatus. With interest rates at record lows, this may be a
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FAFSA Simplification Delayed until School Year 2024-25
June 14, 2021
On Friday, June 11, the Department of Education informed Congress that the FAFSA Simplification will need to be delayed until the school year 2024-25. This
Student Loan Refinancing Tool for High Debt Borrowers
May 25, 2021
Since 2014 Grad Plus loans are up over 119%. PayForED has added new functionality to their student loan repayment tool to provide a solution for
Guide to the College Transfer Process
May 23, 2021
Many factors contribute to the college experience and may cause a student to rethink their current institution. The college transfer process is not a new
Federal Student Loan Interest Rate for 2021-22
May 13, 2021
The Federal Direct Student Loan interest rates for the school year 2021-22 have been determined by the government and they will be higher for the school year
Paying For Graduate School Ultimate Guide
April 25, 2021
Today, many more careers require advanced educational degrees. Paying for graduate school is becoming more of a norm for students. The fear of this additional
Creating a Student Loan Repayment Plan: Things to Consider
April 25, 2021
The student loan repayment decision can be confusing but is critical to your financial future. To select the best student loan repayment method, you need to
Guide to Educational Tax Credits – Finding Tax Scholarships
February 21, 2021
With the tax season upon us, many families are gathering and organizing their tax information. What is often overlooked are the dollars that can be
Paying For College
Student Success with PayForED’s Student Time Management Planner
Finding both cost-saving strategies and a way to navigate college is critical for students trying to graduate on time. It is especially important to the
January 3, 2022
Student Loan Forgiveness
10 Top Steps to PSLF Limited Waiver Approval
In October 2021, the Department of Education announced the PSLF Limited Waiver Program. This new program is designed to correct all of the errors that
November 15, 2021
Financial Aid
10 Most Common FAFSA Errors and Issues
The FAFSA completion season is in full swing for families. Each year, as families navigate this process, there are always a few items that change
October 26, 2021
Student Loan Forgiveness
Loan Forgiveness Under the New PSLF Waiver Rules
On October 6, the Department of Education announced a major overhaul to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. It is estimated to help over
October 11, 2021
Paying For College
10 Reasons to fill out the FAFSA
As the college application and financial aid season approach, more families are concerned about how they will pay for their child’s education. Most parents do
September 13, 2021
Financial Aid
EFC Calculation
The financial aid process can be overwhelming, and it is vital to understand the Expected Family Contribution or EFC. Due to FAFSA Simplification the EFC
September 11, 2021
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