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
Paying For College
Financial Aid Award Letter: What is the difference between a Scholarship and Grant
College Acceptance letters and financial awards are being issued as you read this article. Most schools will issue them by 4/1 for college-bound students. The
March 21, 2026
Student Loan Repayment
Your Tax Filing Decision Impacts Your Student Loan Repayment: The New Hidden Connection
Tax season is here, and the 2025 tax filing decision will be critical for federal student loan borrowers. Currently, over 62% of student loan borrowers
February 23, 2026
Student Loan Repayment
Parent PLUS Borrowers Deadline of April 1: To Preserve Your Repayment Options
Beginning June 30, 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will reshape and impact key aspects of Higher Education, including how students borrow and pay
February 22, 2026
Paying For College
PayForED Webinar: OBBB Legacy Planning & 2025 Tax Filing Decisions
The OBBB deadlines are approaching—and legacy borrowers need to act now. Join our upcoming webinar to understand how 2025 tax filing decisions, IDR recertification timing,
January 25, 2026
Paying For College
Preparing for the OBBB Changes to Higher Ed: How New Federal Student Loan Rules Will Transform College Funding
The higher education landscape is about to experience its most dramatic transformation in over two decades. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) represents a seismic shift
January 24, 2026
Paying For College
Year End College Funding and Student Loan Planning Tips
As 2025 comes to an end, many people begin setting goals for the New Year. It’s a busy season, but it’s also the ideal time
December 21, 2025
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