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What exactly are direct consolidation loans
student loans

What Are Direct Consolidation Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Direct Consolidation Loans are one single loan that you end up with if you choose to combine multiple federal student loans. Advantages of Direct Consolidation Loans The main reason why students combine their federal student loans into a single Direct Consolidation Loan is convenience. Borrowers who refinance and consolidate their loans only have to keep track …
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careers & internships

The Difference Between Internships And Fellowships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Though some use the terms interchangeably, internships and fellowships differ in quite a few ways. Let’s break down the differences. Internship vs Fellowship An internship is essentially an opportunity for students to gain work experience in a field they are interested in pursuing. Some students may do internships to get a first-hand look at a …
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questions & answers

What is Student Loan Exit Counseling?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
When you take out federal student loans, you are required to start paying them back through monthly payments, starting a few months after you graduate (if not sooner). For most student loan borrowers, the process of paying back their loans can be even more baffling than the process of applying for loans. What are the …
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myths

More Myths About Student Loan Refinance And Consolidation

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
When looking for ways to manage your loan repayment you will come across the terms ‘refinancing’ and ‘consolidation’. While both of these are offer practical alternatives to managing your student loans, they may not always be the best option for all borrowers. Moreover, there are several myths out about student loan refinance and consolidation that …
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student loans

FAQS About Student Loan Repayment Plans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
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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