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
Paying For College
College Funding Decision Advice: Who Should I Trust Now That Rules Have Changed Under the OBBB?
If you’re the parent of a college-bound teenager, you already know the admissions process is stressful. What many families don’t realize until it’s too late
September 20, 2026
Financial Aid
Student Aid Index: Your Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Financial Aid
Navigating the student financial aid process can feel overwhelming, with countless options, forms, and unfamiliar terminology to navigate. To simplify this process, the PayForEd SAI
September 19, 2026
Financial Aid
Creating an FSA ID
Before starting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), students and contributing parents must create an FSA ID. The FAFSA application becomes available each
September 19, 2026
Paying For College
10 Reasons to fill out the FAFSA
As the college application and financial aid season approaches, more families are concerned about how they will pay for their child’s education. Filling out the
September 16, 2026
Financial Aid
10 Most Common FAFSA Errors and Issues
As FAFSA season approaches, families nationwide will begin the financial aid application process. While completing the FAFSA may seem straightforward, even small errors can have
September 16, 2026
Financial Aid
SAI Calculator – Learn how to use an SAI Calculator
Why should a family learn how to use a Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculator? On October 1, 2026, the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student
September 15, 2026
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