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
Student Loan Repayment
Navigating the New Rules: PayForEd’s Student Loan Repayer Just Got a Major Upgrade
The student loan landscape just changed dramatically and we built the tool to help you stay ahead of it. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)
June 13, 2026
Paying For College
Fred Amrein Appears on Money Tree Podcast
Fred Amrein recently had the pleasure of joining the Money Tree Investing Podcast to discuss one of the most significant shifts in college financing in
June 13, 2026
Paying For College
This Year’s College Decision Process Is Changing Significantly Due To New Federal Student Loan Limits.
March Madness is not just an NCAA basketball tournament; it’s also the start of the college acceptance process. During this same period, colleges issue acceptance
March 21, 2026
Paying For College
Top Six Items to Consider when Comparing Award Letters
This year’s college-bound seniors and their families should be comparing their award letters shortly. To help you better understand the college affordability factors, PayForED has
March 21, 2026
Paying For College
Financial Aid Appeal Letter
Following the elimination of the Department of Education (DOE), students and parents should expect further changes to the current process. Last year, we had an
March 21, 2026
Paying For College
Types of Loans Available in the Financial Aid Award Letter
Over 70% of families finance a portion of their children’s education, and many families need help understanding the long-term consequences of borrowing loans to pay
March 21, 2026
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