How Families Can Use Thanksgiving Break to Talk About Paying for College
November 23, 2025
Thanksgiving is more than a time for turkey and football—it’s also one of the few times families slow down and gather together. It is a
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2026 Changes Are Coming: Are You in the Right Repayment Plan or Borrowing Position?
November 23, 2025
Significant changes are coming to borrowing decisions and student loan repayment methods in 2026—and if you’re not paying attention, you could end up paying more
PayForED’s Webinar on Student Loan Forgiveness
November 3, 2025
The Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness webinar, provided by PayForED, helps borrowers navigate the complex process of qualifying for loan forgiveness. Due to the Big Beautiful Bill,
Understanding the OBBB Act: Major Changes Coming to College Funding and Student Loans
October 11, 2025
The OBBB Act is bringing sweeping changes to how families finance higher education and manage student loan repayment. Financial advisors and families alike need to
Federal Student Loan Limits Are Changing and Here’s How OBBB Affects You
September 21, 2025
From high school families to graduate students, new federal borrowing rules will shape how families afford higher education. The Big Picture: What Is OBBB? The
Paying Your College Bill Is Different for 2026-27
July 27, 2025
As many students and families receive their 2026-27 college tuition bills, their payment strategies may need additional planning this year. The One Big Beautiful Bill
Paying For Graduate School Ultimate Guide
July 25, 2025
The loan rules are changing, and the timing of your start will determine which options you have. More careers require advanced educational degrees. Paying for
SAVE Borrowers’ Options Due to Interest Rule Change Starting on August 1
July 13, 2025
Student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan have a decision to make. Since last July, over 8 million student loan borrowers have been
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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