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
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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