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FAQS About Student Loan Repayment Plans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are plenty of questions about student loans, and plenty more questions about how to pay them off. So we’ve gathered the most common questions people ask about student loan repayment plans and put it into an FAQ list. What is a standard student loan repayment plan? A standard student loan repayment plan is the …
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First-Time Student Loan Borrower Mistakes To Avoid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
While some mistakes can simply be brushed off as a part of the learning process, mistakes that you make when borrowing money can turn out to be very expensive. Far better to spend some time learning about the do’s and don’ts for the first-time student loan borrower BEFORE taking any loan instead than paying for …
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10 Common Scholarship Myths

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 14, 2023
Believing one or more of the many prevailing scholarship myths can stop you from applying for free money that you can use to pay for college. Scholarships are the most well-known form of financial aid, and for good reason: scholarships and grants make up about 57% of all aid awarded each year. But just because they’re well-known …
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Different Ways To Explore College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Not everyone knows they want to major in from the get-go. Only a lucky few have that privilege. The others have to spend some time researching, exploring, and doing some soul-searching to find a major that is the best fit for them. If you are having a tough time finding a suitable college major, using …
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What is a Master Promissory Note?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you take out any loan, the lender will ask you to sign a promissory note stating that you agree to the terms and conditions of the loan, and that you promise to repay the loan with interest within the agreed time. This is no casual note. A promissory note is a legally binding contract …
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Why ACT/SAT Scores Matter for College Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students find scholarships awarded for all sorts of reasons, from being a Hispanic student interested in Engineering to being fluent in Klingon. These diverse scholarships have equally diverse requirements for eligibility. Scholarships typically ask for certain SAT and ACT scores. Academic Scholarships A large number of private organizations and colleges go out of their way …
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5 Scholarships for Political Science and Government Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Political science students graduate with a diverse skillset that makes them eligible to pursue challenging careers not just in politics but also in government, law, advocacy, nonprofit, education, journalism and research among others. Besides financial aid and grants, winning a scholarship or two is also a great way to get some much-needed free money towards …