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
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The Impact of the COVID 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
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
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 campus visits is now limited and many high school seniors may have been counting on this to make their decision. The reality
College Access Could Change Forever
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
The Secure Act Key Changes
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
5 Reasons PayForED’s College Planning Software Can Save Time & Money
December 14, 2019
Trying to develop a college list and evaluate the net cost of each institution can be both time consuming and frustrating. Typically, families will need
Navigating Financial Aid & Student Debt in Divorce
December 9, 2019
I was asked the other day, “Is there really a student debt crisis, or is it a small number of recent grads complaining about their
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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