PayForED 2.0 Announces the Launch
March 21, 2020
We are so excited to be announcing our first major release of 2020 – PayForED 2.0 software launch. After a lengthy reevaluation phase, incorporating valuable
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How does a high school senior decide on a college when college campuses are closed due to the coronavirus?
March 20, 2020
Access to college campus visits is now limited and many high school seniors may have been counting on this to make their decision. The reality
College Access Could Change Forever
February 28, 2020
In the last few months, three specific events have been discussed and appeared in the news. These events could influence college admissions and impact college
The Secure Act Key Changes
January 31, 2020
The Secure Act is short for “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement” and was signed by President Trump on December 20, 2019. It became
5 Reasons PayForED’s College Planning Software Can Save Time & Money
December 14, 2019
Trying to develop a college list and evaluate the net cost of each institution can be both time consuming and frustrating. Typically, families will need
Navigating Financial Aid & Student Debt in Divorce
December 9, 2019
I was asked the other day, “Is there really a student debt crisis, or is it a small number of recent grads complaining about their
Do college students understand their student loans?
November 23, 2019
I recently saw an interesting T-shirt that stated “Best 5 Years of My Life”. On the other side of the shirt was the name of
Employee Financial Wellness Should Include Student Loan Assistance
November 23, 2019
As student debt continues to increase, more employers are beginning to include student loan assistance as a financial wellness benefit in the workplace. Current solutions
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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