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An extended repayment plan lets borrowers pay less every month and extend the time spent repaying.
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What Is an Extended Repayment Plan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 14, 2024
The Federal government gives Federal student loan borrowers several different repayment options to make it easier for them to pay back their loans. One such option is the extended repayment plan. This plan allows borrowers to make lower payments every month by extending the tenure of the loan from the standard plan of 10 years …
Can you change your student loan servicer?
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Can I Change My Student Loan Servicer?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
First off, we should define what a servicer is. Many people use the terms servicer and lender interchangeably, but a servicer helps you manage the loan, while a lender is the one who gives you the loan and sets the terms. With that in mind, can you change your student loan servicer? What if your …
degree in accounting
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Learn the Difference Between a Degree in Accounting and Finance

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 12, 2024
Although accounting and finance degrees both focus on handling money, they prepare you for different career paths. A degree in finance prepares you for a career that involves analyzing spending, fund distribution and, investing. A degree in accounting prepares you for a career that focuses on monitoring and assessing a company’s finances. Accounting and finance …
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How Many Colleges On Your List Should You Visit?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it comes to college visits, there is no fixed number that works best for everyone. How many schools should you visit on your college list then? Use these guidelines to decide which colleges to prioritize and how many schools you should ultimately visit. The Importance of College Visits Visiting just one college on your …
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Advice for an Incoming College Freshman

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 13, 2023
With input from past college students, we have rounded advice for an incoming college freshman. We have you covered with advice on how to tackle your freshmen year academically and enjoy the friend-making process. As you begin to head away from home for the first time, here are a few things to help get you …
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Understand How Student Loan Deferment Works

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025
If you are struggling to make your monthly student loan payments due to financial hardship, a medical emergency, or some other life circumstances, you may be qualify to apply for a student loan deferment. Student loan deferment allows you to suspend all loan payments temporarily for a period of time, so you can use your …

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