FAFSA Delays Are Impacting College Admissions
March 24, 2024
Are FAFSA delays causing a domino effect in college admissions? For the high school class of 2024, the launch of FAFSA Simplification is causing additional
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Decoding the Financial Aid Award Letter
March 23, 2024
Parents and students often find it challenging to understand the financial aid award letters they receive from each college. PayForED has developed college funding and
Parent PLUS Double Consolidation Loophole: A Comprehensive Guide
February 26, 2024
Are you a parent struggling to juggle multiple student loans? The Parent PLUS Double Consolidation Loophole might be the answer you’ve been looking for. This
IRS Data Integration with Student Loan Repayment Systems and FAFSA
February 26, 2024
Many people need to realize how important this year’s tax filing decision is with the new IRS data integration and the Department of Education’s (DOE)
FAFSA Problems Will Delay Financial Award Letters
January 31, 2024
On January 30, 2024, the Department of Education (DOE) announced that colleges will receive the students’ FAFSA information in mid-March. The last DOE update stated
FAFSA Submission Issues
January 21, 2024
The new FAFSA Submission issues are causing some frustration for students, parents, and college financial aid offices. The anticipation of the new FAFSA launch by
College Students setting New Year Resolutions
January 5, 2024
As we start 2025, many of us form new resolutions, hoping to improve ourselves and our lives. Most of these resolutions focus on improving an
Update on FAFSA Soft Launch
December 29, 2023
This blog post is a follow-up to our previous detailed article, “FAFSA will be Available 12/31 with some Caveats“. As stated, students and families can
Financial Aid
Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculation
The financial aid process can be complex, but understanding your Student Aid Index (SAI) is an important first step in determining how your family may
September 15, 2026
Student Loan Repayment
Navigating Your SAVE Repayment Options
If you’re one of the millions of borrowers who enrolled in the SAVE plan, you’re now facing a decision you didn’t ask for. SAVE borrowers
August 23, 2026
Paying For College
The New $92,000 Federal Loan Limit Impact on Building Your College List
The high school senior class of 2027 is the second class needing to navigate college financing under the new federal loan limits created by the
August 23, 2026
Paying For College
5 Steps in Paying the College Tuition Bill
Your child’s college bill has arrived. Before you click “Pay,” take a moment to pause. For many families, this is the first time the cost
July 25, 2026
Paying For College
10 Tips for Paying for College and Avoiding Excessive Debt (OBBB Updated)
The 2026-27 college bills are arriving, and for many families, paying for college has become more challenging than ever. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
July 25, 2026
Student Loans
Paying for College: Parent Plus or Private Student Loans
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
July 25, 2026
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