New Federal Student Loan Limits Will Change Higher Education
May 18, 2025
The new Administration and House have proposed New Federal Student Loan Limits, specifically for the Parent and Grad PLUS programs. It will change how students,
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Student Success and Taxpayer Saving Plan
April 30, 2025
On April 28, the House Education and Workforce Committee released its initial budget proposal and changes, called the Student Success and Taxpayers Saving Plan. These
Returning to Student Loan Repayment Normalization
April 27, 2025
Over the past few years, student loan borrowers, loan servicers, and financial professionals who specialize in student loan repayment have faced a whirlwind of changes
Parent Plus Loans: Six Top Things to Understand
April 26, 2025
With more parents needing to finance a larger portion of their child’s education, they face various options that can be confusing. One of the most
Student Loan Repayment Plan Processing Update
April 16, 2025
The Trump Administration and the Department of Education (DOE)made significant announcements regarding student loan repayment processing. Since late June 2024, income-driven repayment (IDR) systems have
College Financing Trends and Proposals That Will Impact Your Child’s College Decision
March 23, 2025
As we approach this year’s college decision season, there are a few trends and changes that families must consider before committing to a specific college.
SAVE Update Appellate Court Decision
February 23, 2025
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a significant ruling that blocks the SAVE Plan (Saving on a Valuable Education). The SAVE Repayment program was
Navigating Parent PLUS Loans: Planning for Retirement and College Expenses
February 19, 2025
Are you caught in the financial tangle of planning for your child’s college education while saving for retirement? Navigating the world of Parent PLUS loans can
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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