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)
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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
IDR One-Time Adjustment and Forgiveness Program Extended
December 29, 2023
The Department of Education (DOE) announced that the IDR One-Time Adjustment Program was extended through April 30, 2024. It was to expire on December 31,
FAFSA Will Be Available By 12/31 With Some Caveats
November 19, 2023
On Wednesday, November 15th, the Department of Education (DOE) announced that the FAFSA will be available by 12/31/2023. It finally gave us a firm date.
The SAVE Loan Repayment Loophole: Enrolling in SAVE While in School
November 15, 2023
The new student loan repayment method called SAVE has an interesting loophole for current graduate and professional school students. Under the SAVE, unpaid interest is
Paying For College
5 Steps in Paying the College Tuition Bill
For students and parents, the bill for college tuition may have already arrived or will be arriving shortly. Before paying it, review the invoice carefully
July 25, 2026
Paying For College
10 Tips for Paying for College and Avoiding Excessive Debt (OBBB Updated)
The 2026-27 college bills are arriving, and for many families, paying for college has become more challenging than ever. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
July 25, 2026
Student Loans
Paying for College: Parent Plus or Private Student Loans
With the first tuition bill due, many parents face a key question: should they fund their child’s education with a Direct Federal Parent PLUS Loan
July 25, 2026
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
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