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financial advice & planning

Common Credit Report Errors and How to Correct Them

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 19, 2023

Your credit report is an important document that reflects your financial history and impacts your ability to get credit or secure favorable interest rates. Common errors on your credit report damage your credit score and have an adverse effect on your overall financial health. Unfortunately, no matter how meticulous you are, your credit report could …

student loans

4 Reasons Lender Longevity Matters

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 16, 2023

There are several factors you need to take into consideration when looking for student loans. To start with, you’ll need to compare interest rates and fees so you can find the lowest-cost loan. You also need to look into each lender’s terms and conditions, protections, and penalties. There’s one other factor that not many people …

financial advice & planning

10 Good Money Habits to Help Build Financial Stability

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 16, 2023

Forming and maintaining good money habits is sometimes easier said than done. But it’s essential to your financial stability and ultimate success. Let’s look at two scenarios. Consider this – The latest iPhone has just been launched. You don’t need it but you really want it. Besides, you have some spare cash and can afford …

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Financial Literacy for College Students: How to Find, Budget, and Save Money

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 16, 2023

With college comes great responsibility. Yup, that includes money matters. For most college students, you’ll become more and more responsible for handling your money. That means figuring out how to get the money you need, where to get it from, and how to make it last. This is where financial literacy comes in. Financial literacy …

financial advice & planning

5 Ways To Help Your Child Build Credit Before College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 16, 2023

Credit history is a vital aspect of your child’s financial journey. It determines whether they’ll be able to secure low-interest rates on student loans in the immediate future. After college, it will continue to impact their ability to secure competitive rates on personal and vehicle loans, credit cards, and mortgages. An individual’s credit history could …

college search

Do Community Colleges Have Dorms?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 5, 2023

A majority of community colleges do not have dorms available to their students. While there are definitely exceptions, they are rare. Most 4-year colleges and universities offer some sort of student housing. Here’s a deeper dive into why community colleges don’t tend to have dorms, plus a rundown of your other options if you need …

scholarships

What is a No Essay Scholarship?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 5, 2023

Scholarships have plenty of different requirements in order to be eligible. Some may ask for a certain GPA or higher. Others can ask that your natural hair color be red. There really is no limit to what they’ll ask for! These awards also ask you for information ranging from your contact details to your goals …

student life

Choosing a Roommate: Friend or Randomly Assigned

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 5, 2023

Getting a roommate assignment (or choosing one if you are allowed) while you’re in college is one of the most exciting things! It’s a friend you get to live with, share meals with, and share everything together! For some, that doesn’t sound as exciting but when you’re living with the right roommates, it can be. …

majors & industries

5 In-Demand Career Fields for Communications Majors

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 1, 2023

Do you love the written and spoken word? A communications major might just be fore you! Its curriculum includes a wide range of subjects such as mass media, journalism, corporate communication, public relations, and more. A foundation in these subjects prepares graduates for careers in several different fields, from human resources and education to media, …