What is the Data Retrieval Tool or DRT?
September 19, 2022
The Data Retrieval Tool or DRT is an online tool available as part of the FAFSA submission process. The DRT provides parents and students an
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FAFSA: How to Handle Financial Changes
September 18, 2022
How do families handle FAFSA changes if their financial situation is different? Your current financial circumstances may be different than the tax information reported on
What is the FAFSA?
September 16, 2022
What is the FAFSA? Many parents of college-bound students feel anxious when completing financial aid forms, specifically the FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student
New Student Loan Repayment Training Program with FINRA Listed Designation
August 14, 2022
PayForED has added a new student loan repayment advisor training program. It is a FINRA-listed designation and explicitly focuses on student loan repayment and forgiveness.
New Student Loan Relief Proposal by the Department of Education
July 8, 2022
The Department of Education released its new Student Loan Relief Proposal on July 6, 2022. These proposals are the latest action of the Department of
PSLF Limited Waiver Borrowers Have Averaged over $120,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness
March 27, 2022
We are in the early stages of the PSLF Limited Waiver which is estimated to help over 550,000 federal student loan borrowers qualify for Public
New IDR Recertification Dates Due to COVID Extensions
March 19, 2022
The multiple extensions of the Student Loan National Forbearance has been a great benefit for many borrowers. As the expected 5/1 restart is approaching, borrowers
Avoid Forfeiting PSLF Credits
February 20, 2022
During the COVID National Forbearance, employees of certain non-profits and government agencies have been earning Public Service Loan (PSLF) credit months. For some employees that
Financial Aid
PayForEd’s Virtual Financial Aid Dates Announced and New Enhancements
PayForEd has a Virtual Financial Aid Resource for families that provides clear information for the current college and student loan landscape. We have upgraded our
July 15, 2026
Paying For College
College Cost Data for 2026-2027 is now available on PayForED!
At PayForED, providing accurate, timely college cost information is at the core of what we do. Our proprietary college database is updated multiple times throughout
July 10, 2026
Student Loans
Federal Student Loan Interest Rate for 2026-27
The Federal government has determined the Federal Direct Student Loan interest rates for the school year 2026-27, which will be slightly lower. This will be
June 27, 2026
Paying For College
College Funding Has Gotten More Complex. Is Your Family Ready?
PayForEd Upgrades Its College Cost Analyzer to Navigate the New OBBB Landscape For more than two decades, American families have planned for college costs under
June 13, 2026
Uncategorized
The Biggest Change to College Funding in 20 Years Is Here — And PayForEd Is Ready
Higher education financing in America just changed dramatically. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) represents the most significant overhaul of federal student loan policy in
June 13, 2026
Paying For College
The Student Loan Rules Just Changed. Your Student Loan Plan Should Too.
If you have a student heading to college, graduate school, or a professional degree program, the landscape of federal student borrowing has fundamentally shifted. The
June 13, 2026
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