FAFSA 2025-26 Status and Update
November 16, 2024
The Department of Education (DOE) announced this week that the beta testing is going well and that they have not seen any major errors that
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SAVE Borrowers May Have an Option to Earn PSLF Credits
November 15, 2024
On Friday, November 15, 2024, the Biden Administration and the Department of Education (DOE) proposed a temporary option for borrowers affected by the SAVE injunction.
Parent PLUS Loan Double Consolidation Is Expiring
November 1, 2024
If you are a parent with Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans, you should be aware of an upcoming deadline. The program called the Double Consolidation for
Save Repayment Update
October 27, 2024
On October 24, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard an argument related to the current SAVE Repayment halt. This halt started in late
FAFSA Launch Timetable for 2024
September 21, 2024
As students, parents, and colleges anticipate the upcoming financial aid season, many hope not to repeat the same FAFSA season as last year. It was full of
Student Loan On-Ramp Program Is Ending: What You Need to Know
September 17, 2024
The government Student Loan On-Ramp program is ending on September 30th. This was part of the COVID National Forbearance and the Student Loan Repayment Restart.
Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Confusion: What You Need to Know
August 27, 2024
Over the past 18 months, a series of changes have been made to the student loan repayment and forgiveness programs. Some of these changes were
Parents Paying for College New Dilemma
July 1, 2024
Many parents of college-bound students are facing college tuition payments and student loan decisions in the coming months. This year’s process will see significant changes
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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