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
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
Using Online College Fairs to Find Schools
February 19, 2021
Many high school students will start their college search process by attending a College Fair. At these events, students get the opportunity to speak to
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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