Paying for College Using Private Loans
July 28, 2020
Paying for college and calculating future debt can be stressful. Find out if getting a private loan is right for you.
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PayForED Top 10 College Affordability List Building Factors
July 27, 2020
College Affordability has become a vital piece of the college decision for many families. Finding the right fit college that incorporates all the college-bound student’s
PayForED Participates In Social Innovation Symposium on Poverty and Education Solutions
June 30, 2020
The Social Innovation Institute hosted a symposium addressing poverty and how local companies are providing innovative solutions to solving this problem. PayForED’s founder, Fred Amrein
COVID 19 Scam Targets College Students
May 28, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning yesterday that there is a COVID 19 Scam targeting college student. The fraudsters are misrepresenting themselves as employees
Steps to Manage the Virtual College Tours and Build the College List
May 25, 2020
The upcoming high school senior class will have a different experience building their college list. Due to the COVID 19 virus, the typical college campus
COVID 19 Will Accelerate College Education Changes
May 25, 2020
For most individuals, the investment in a college education provides a better quality of life. Potential for higher income, better health, and job security are
Federal Student Loan Interest Rate for 2020-21
May 14, 2020
The Federal Direct Student Loan interest rates for the school year 2020-2021 have been determined by the government and there will be a significant decrease. Cheers all
IDR Re-certification and Cares Act Update
April 17, 2020
One of the open issues not initially addressed in the CARES Act was the Income Drive Repayment (IDR) Recertification process. Based on my conversations with
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 or SAI Calculator? On October 1, 2026, the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal
September 15, 2026
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