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We put together a list of college essentials you might not have thought of bringing.
financial advice & planning

12 Hidden Costs of College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 9, 2023
Tuition, room, and board are not the only college expenses to consider when you start your education. There are also hidden college costs to account for as well. While tuition is often the biggest expense, smaller, hidden costs can add up and be almost just as much. It’s important to budget for these invisible college …
529 College Savings Day.
financial advice & planning

What is 529 Day and Why Is It Important?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
May 29 is observed across the U.S. as 529 Day or 529 College Savings day. It was introduced to increase awareness of these plans and encourage families to start saving toward future education expenses. A 529 plan is a type of education savings plan. It is designed to help families save towards future education expenses. …
College campus during the summer.
student life

What to Know About Staying at College During Summer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 22, 2024
As the spring semester wraps up, you may be thinking about what your summer is going to look like if you’re staying on campus. College students stay at college during summer for various reasons, whether that be taking summer classes, doing an internship on campus, or not wanting to go home for the entire summer …
Dollar bills stacked on the corner of a laptop.
student loans

Can you get a student loan before enrolling in college?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 1, 2023
In short, yes, you can apply and secure funds for a student loan before enrolling into college. But you will not receive the funds until you start school. It’s important to know all the facts about student loans before you go to college. There are multiple loan types that have different interest rates, payback options, …
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is getting a temporary extension.
student loans

Changes To The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
On October 6, 2021, the Education Department announced several changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This should come as a relief to thousands of federal student loan borrowers. The changes will help qualified borrowers get relief earlier than they had hoped. Qualified borrowers include nonprofit employees and public servants such as government …
Signs for emotional vs rational decision.
tips tools & advice

Choosing Your College: Making the Emotional vs. Rational Decision

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
Getting accepted into college is a great feeling for every student. But weighing the emotional vs rational decision can be a bit intimidating. Emotional and rational factors are both important to consider when choosing your college. Rational decisions are based on the facts. Emotional decisions are based on feelings.  If you choose your college solely …

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