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financial aid

Pros And Cons Of Front-Loaded Financial Aid Packages

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 14, 2023
Financial aid for college students comes in many different forms, from grants and scholarships to work-study and study loans. Each of these financial aid forms differs in terms of eligibility requirements and maximum aid offered.  In addition, schools differ in the way that they distribute financial aid to students. Front-loading is one way that financial …
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scholarships

Scholarships For Creative Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Scholarships for creative students are like the icing on the cake—you get paid to do more of something you love. Whether your talents lie with creative writing, charcoal painting, woodworking, or even cooking, you can bet there’s a scholarship out there for it. When you apply for one of these scholarships, you won’t even feel …
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student loans

The Basic Process Of Getting A Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are planning on applying to college, chances are you will end up having to borrow money to fund your higher education. Understanding the process of getting a student loan, from the time you apply to the time you actually receive the funds is important so that you do not make any expensive mistakes. …
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questions & answers

What If My Family Can’t Meet Our EFC?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
A large number of families across the U.S. have trouble paying up the entire amount of their children’s tuition from their private funds—and they aren’t really expected to. Families turn to financial aid. This is usually in the form of federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and even private student loans. Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) is …
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scholarships

Scholarships For Student Inventors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Everybody loves an inventor. It’s exciting to see what unexpected invention they will come up with next. However, inventions take time and money. A lack of either results in many potential inventors giving up their pursuit. To encourage student inventors to pursue higher education and hone their skills, several organizations and colleges offer financial support …
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ACT & SAT

ACT / SAT Pro Tip: Learn a New Word Every Day

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The higher your ACT / SAT test scores, the better your chances of getting accepted into the college of your choice, and the more scholarships you can be eligible for. With that in mind, it’s never too early to start preparing for the ACT or SAT, right? Even as early as freshman year you can …
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questions & answers

How Do I Get A Federal Student Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Knowing how to go about getting a federal student loan is a crucial step in the college application process. College tuition fees are out of reach of most families in America. The only way most families can afford to send their children to college is by taking some type of loan. When it comes to …