College Raptor Staff

A cosigner agreement.
scholarship search & applications, student loans

What’s a cosigner—and why might you need one on your student loan?

Alright, let’s imagine you applied for as many scholarships as you could, you submitted your FAFSA, and you qualified for some federal financial aid. What if you still don’t have enough money to pay for college? That’s when you might think about a private student loan. And for that, you’ll probably need a cosigner. What …
best college degrees
careers & internships

How Colleges Are Offering Help With Career Assistance

The job market is a highly competitive one, now more than ever. Fortunately, universities and colleges are rising to the occasion and offering their past students help with career assistance. Even if the student graduated from their school several years ago. College and Career Assistance Earlier too, colleges offered a full range of career assistance …
Here are some ways you can prepare for your college orientation
college admissions

Ways to Prepare for College Orientation

College orientation is exciting for so many different reasons. You get to choose your classes, meet your future classmates and teachers, and get a closer look at the facilities and the campus that you will call home for the next four years. There’s a lot to be excited about, but there’s also a lot to …
A closeup of a microscope.
careers & internships

10 Potential Careers for Biology Majors

Key takeaways A biology degree can lead to careers in healthcare, research, environmental science, education, and more. Some biology careers are hands-on and field-based, while others focus on research and data. To choose a biology career that’s right for you, you’ll want to identify your interests, be hands-on, join clubs, factor in how much education …
Like a suit of armor, protect your loans with student loan borrower protections
questions & answers

What Are Student Loan Borrower Protections?

Choosing to borrow money to go to school is a big decision. You may have several loan offers to choose from, many of which may sound very attractive. Before you choose any one loan, however, it is important to make sure you are aware of your rights and the student loan borrower protections available to …

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