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Myth: I Should Borrow As Much As I Can In Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Considering how expensive college is nowadays, it makes sense that people would believe they need to take as much out in student loans as possible to cover the cost of tuition. This, however, is the exact opposite of what you should do. Student Loan Repayment and Interest You must keep in mind that when you …
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Scholarships For Earth Science Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you curious about the Earth’s origin? What how glaciers are formed? Or, why earthquakes, volcanoes, and tornadoes happen? Let’s assume you want to do more research on these topics. Then, you should check out these Earth Science scholarships. Multiple organizations offer their own earth science major scholarships. Even better, many colleges also offer scholarships …
Here's everything you need to know about student loan interest rates.
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What You Need To Know About Student Loan Interest Rates

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Understanding student loan interest rates is the key to making smart borrowing decisions. Here’s a simple example that will demonstrate how your student loan interest rate can add dollars to your debt. Let’s say you graduate with an average of $40,000 in student loan debt. A 4.5% rate of interest, which is the rate for …
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Bad Financial Aid “Advice” To Avoid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are applying to college, you are sure to be looking for advice about student loans. While there is plenty of really good advice out there, we’ve come across some bad advice that you would do best to avoid. Filing the FAFSA is a waste of time if your family income is above average …
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Scholarships For Gender Studies

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Although gender studies is a relatively new academic stream, it is quickly becoming very popular. It offers tremendous potential for anyone passionate about this field. Students who major in gender studies go on to work in sociology, economics, politics, business, as well as social work. If you are looking at pursuing a career that focuses …