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financial aid

6 FAFSA Benefits You Don’t Want to Miss

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 27, 2024
Are you applying to college but have decided not to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Several surprising reports have stated that many families decide against submitting the application. For many, it’s because they’ve heard that the application is only for students from low-income families – which isn’t true at all. Several …
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college search

4 Things To Do Before You Go On A College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
College visits play an important role in the college short-listing process. Getting a first-hand look and feel of the campus and its facilities can help you make an informed decision about which college fits your personality and academic goals. Making a college visit checklist is the best way to make the most of your campus visits. …
Pen and dollar sign - you may ask yourself: why do most student loans involve a cosigner?
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Myth: Student Loan Cosigners Help You Pay Off The Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 4, 2025
Most college students who take out private student loans will need a cosigner in order to be approved for the funds. So what exactly does a cosigner do when it comes time to repay the loan?  Myth: Student Loan Cosigners Help You Pay Off The Loan If you’re hoping the cosigner is a buddy who …
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questions & answers

Can You Change Student Loan Repayment Plans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you sign up for a student loan—whether federal or private—you’ll also sign up for a certain repayment plan. Options will vary from loan to loan. As time goes on, you may find that the monthly payments are too high, or that you’d save more money on a different plan. So it begs the question: …
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ACT & SAT

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the ACT Essay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You know what you need to focus on, but do you know which things to avoid in the ACT essay? Sometimes during the ACT the essay section, students inadvertently do things that cause them to lose points. Luckily many of the mistakes are easy to avoid if you know about them. Here are some things …
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student loans

How Much Can You Take Out In Private Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
College is expensive. On top of tuition and board, a student needs to worry about balancing funds for food, college activities and other extra spending. After scholarships and grants, student loans can at least help cover the cost of tuition. Most federal student loans have limits in how much you can take out, but what …

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