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How To Pick The Student Loan Repayment Plan That’s Right For You

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025

When you take out student loans, they come with specified loan repayment terms. Federal student loans come with a standard 10-year repayment term. The repayment terms on private student loans may vary depending on the lender. The good news is you’re not stuck with these terms for the life of the loan.  Repayment options for …

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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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What Parents Should Do Once Their Student Leaves For College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Saying goodbye to your college-going child can be hard. The feeling of loss can be overpowering, blurring out the feeling of excitement and happiness for what lies ahead for your student. While each parent deals with their roller coaster of emotions differently, there are a few things you can do to help ease the intensity …

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Common Reasons For Student Loan Default And How You Can Avoid It

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025

If you are struggling to make your monthly loan payments, you are not alone. Various reports indicate that the number of students struggling with student loan debt is increasing every year. Every student may have a different reason as to why they default on their loans. The reasons don’t matter, though. Regardless of why you …

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Supplies Freshman Students Should Get Before Classes Start

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

Towards the end of summer, it is time to start making your college supply list, which includes things that you need to take with you to college. Do you have your list ready yet? Don’t wait for the last minute to start working on that list and buying the things you need. Those last few …

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11 Scholarships for High School Juniors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 16, 2025

Key Takeaway Are you a junior in high school looking for scholarships to help pay for school? We’ve rounded up 11 to help you get started. See which ones below are a good fit for you: One for students who are passionate about the environment and love to be creative. One through College Raptor that …

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How To Use The Rest Of The Summer To Prep For Freshman Year

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s your summer after high school and it’s winding down. The school year is approaching. Here are a few ways you can use the rest of the summer to prep for your upcoming freshman year. Take up a temporary summer job Taking up a job, even if it is just for a few weeks will …

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Freshman Move-In Day Tips, Tricks, and Advice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The week before and during freshman move-in day can be chaotic, overwhelming, and exciting all at once. The thought of living in a new environment, making new friends, having to familiarize yourself with new rules and schedules—all of this can be exciting. But it can be stressful as well. Not knowing what’s in store can …