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Should I Visit Colleges Again As An Accepted Student?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you visited the campuses of the colleges you applied to, you might think that visiting the campuses again is not really necessary. You’ve seen the colleges and their facilities up close, you liked what you saw, and that’s why you went ahead with your applications to those institutions. So why visit colleges again? Will …
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FAQs About Work-Study Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2025
A work-study program is a type of financial aid that allows students with financial needs the opportunity to earn money that can be used to cover part of their educational and living expenses. It is offered to eligible students as part of their financial aid package. Do all students automatically qualify for work-study?   No, …
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Pros And Cons Of Front-Loaded Financial Aid Packages

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
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 For Creative Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025
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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The Basic Process Of Getting A Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 9, 2025
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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