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student loans

Are There No Credit Check Student Loans and Which are the Best?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
Yes, there are no credit check student loans but they are offered only by the federal government and very few private lenders. Generally, the federal government does not conduct credit checks to assess student loan applicants. All students enrolled in accredited educational institutions across America are eligible for federal student loans. Private student loan applications …
questions & answers

How To Upskill Yourself and 6 Reasons You Should

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 21, 2023
Upskilling isn’t just another trendy word that’s being thrown about a lot these days. In today’s rapidly evolving job market, upskilling has become a necessity for anyone seeking personal and professional growth. So what exactly is upskilling and why should you upskill yourself? More importantly, how do you upskill yourself? Here’s what you need to …
ACT & SAT

5 Best SAT and ACT Prep Materials

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 27, 2026
The SAT and ACT exams are constantly on high school students’ minds. Taking one of these standardized tests isn’t always required for the college admissions process, but it’s a great way to get merit-based scholarships. Whether they’re taking it for the first time to get their baseline score or trying to get high SAT scores, …
2024 university rankings

Top 25 Best Large Colleges in the US (2024)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 12, 2023
Big, beautiful campuses, large student populations, lots of clubs and sports, and loads of academic opportunities are all characteristics of this year’s top 25 best large colleges. These powerhouse schools are some of the most well-known in the US and bring tons of benefits for students and faculty alike. For this list, we count large …
careers & internships

How to Pursue a Career in Video Games

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 6, 2023
Do you have a creative vision, love video games, and still want to get a college degree? If this sounds like you, a career in video games may be up your alley. Pursuing a career in video games may conjure up some questions from your parents as they probably don’t understand the world of technology …
student loans

How Many Americans Have Student Loan Debt?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
Have you ever looked into how many Americans have student loan debt? If you’ve never checked out the numbers before, you may find the statistics below interesting. You hear a lot about student loan debt being the second highest consumer debt in the country, second only after mortgages. Although that gives you some idea of …
student loans

No-Fee, Low-Fee, And Full-Fee Lenders

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
Borrowing money is expensive regardless of whether you’re borrowing to buy a house or car or to pay for college. First of all, you pay interest on the amount that you borrow. In addition to the interest, some lenders also charge assorted fees to cover administrative costs and mitigate the risks of lending. These fees …

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