Liz Skogerboe

Liz is the Marketing and Outreach Specialist for College Raptor. She holds a BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Iowa. Her passions include higher education and student development, stemming from her on-campus involvement at Iowa.
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Understanding a School’s Profile on College Raptor: Cost Tab

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
The third tab on a school page is chock-full of information breaking down the college costs of attending that particular college or university. The page starts off by showing you the sticker price of the school compared to your personalized net price estimate. The net price is the full cost of attendance, minus grants, scholarships, …
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Student Loan Borrower Benefits: What are They?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Have you looked into applying for loans to help you pay for college? Student Loan Options Loans can be a good option for many students—after they exhaust all scholarship, grant, and work study options, of course. In your research, you might have come across something called borrower benefits. Put simply, these could be considered small …
Beware student loan scammers
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Two Common Mistakes Regarding Student Loan Scammers

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you already have, or are considering taking out, loans to help pay for your college, one thing you will want to stay aware of is student loan scammers. Understanding your loans and how to pay them back can be tough, so we’ve gathered some helpful hints for staying away from any scammers. Upfront Fee …
What are the HiSET and TASC tests
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The HiSET and TASC Tests: What are They?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Have trouble finishing high school and wondering what your next steps may be? If you were planning on taking the GED (General Education Diploma), be sure to consider the HiSET and TASC tests as well. These tests are all used to measure your knowledge in accordance with that of a typical high school graduate. HiSET …
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Why You Should Consider an Open House Campus Tour

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are three major types of campus tours, one of them: an open house tour. Many colleges put on open houses for students to check out the campus, talk to current students or faculty members, and meet other prospective students. An open house can be an exciting and informative event to learn about the school …
There are consequences for defaulting on student loans
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Dangers of Defaulting on Student Loans

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Taking out student loans means eventually paying them back. Failing to make your loan payments on time can result in some pretty hefty consequences. When getting your loan, the lender sets legal terms that you sign for in a document. You also agreed to a schedule of paying back the loan. This document, the promissory …