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What Does Student Loan Origination Mean?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025

Many students going to college end up taking out student loans. When you apply for a student loan, lenders process your application before it can be approved. In industry terms, this is known as student loan origination. Origination Think of the root word “Origin.” This is a brand new loan, created by the lender for …

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How to Pay for College: 6 Smart Strategies

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025

Heading off to college is an exciting journey, but as college costs continue to rise, figuring out how to pay for it can be overwhelming. With some planning and smart strategy, you can cross financing college off your list, and focus on what matters: your education. College Costs to Consider (and Ways to Save) First, …

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Myth: Stuck With Refinance Student loan Until You Pay Them Off

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Don’t be one of those students who automatically assume that they are stuck with their original loans until they pay them off. Believing this myth has resulted in students unnecessarily paying thousands of dollars extra by way of higher interest rates on their original loans. The fact is there are ways you can exchange your …

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FAQs About Internships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

An internship is a short-term (paid or unpaid) work experience that takes place in a professional setting. Internships typically have a specified commencement and completion date and are monitored by an experienced professional in the field. Here are some common questions about internships. Should I apply to any internship opportunity I come across? To make …

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Myth: Only Federal Loans Have Forbearance Options

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

A lot has been written about forbearance options being one of the many benefits of federal student loans but what is generally overlooked is the fact that some private lenders also offer borrowers this option. Forbearance Options Forbearance allows you to postpone your monthly payments temporarily for a fixed period of time. This can come …

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Botany Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025

Interested in pursuing a career that involves working with plants? If you love all aspects of plants and plant sciences, then botany may be a perfect career choice for you. One of the best ways to study and find specialized work is by completing your college education. It isn’t cheap though and that’s where winning …

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How Long Does it Take to Get a Student Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025

The processing and disbursement times are different for federal and private student loans. It takes around 1 to 3 weeks to get a federal student loan. It takes around 2 to 10 weeks to get a private student loan. How long does it take to get a student loan? That’s a question on all students’ minds as they fill out …

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The Pros and Cons of a Fellowship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 31, 2025

Key Takeaway Fellowships are programs that are often associated with graduate and doctoral students, but some undergraduate students may also benefit from fellowship opportunities. If you are pursuing specialized work, research, or service in your field, you might be a good fit for a fellowship. While fellowships offer hands-on experience and long-term career benefits, they …

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How to Use Your Summer Break to Search for Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025

Summer is a time to relax, reflect, and reinvigorate your mind, but just because you’re on a break it doesn’t mean you can’t still begin searching for scholarships. Considering the amount of free money you could very well get by way of scholarships, it is well worth setting aside some time every week to search …