CARES Act Impact on Student Loan Repayment
March 30, 2020
On Friday, March 27th, the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) ACT. PayforED has reviewed the CARES Act impact on student
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The Impact of the COVID on College Funding and Admissions
March 30, 2020
Making a college decision has always been stressful but now we have an entirely new challenge. The Coronavirus has added a new complexity that was
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
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
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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