Tyler Hakes

Tyler Hakes is the former Director of Marketing at College Raptor. He writes about topics related to the college search, admissions and financial aid. He's always looking to tell great stories about students discovering their perfect school.

Student Loan Refinance Cheat Sheet

By Tyler HakesLast updated on March 18, 2016
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Student Loan Refinance [FREE GUIDE] Borrowers who refinance their student loans can save thousands of dollars. But, one of the toughest parts of the process is simply getting started. Where do you start? What do you need to know? Our free Student Loan Refinance Cheat Sheet will help you answer …
A man holding a paper that says "AMA with Neil Sader February 16, 2016 at 10 am ET".
student loans

A Bankruptcy Lawyer Just Did a Reddit AMA About Student Loan Debt. His Responses are Terrifying

By Tyler HakesLast updated on February 25, 2025
Today, Neil Sader, a Kansas City-based bankruptcy lawyer took to Reddit to do an Ask Me Anything (AMA) about bankruptcy and student loan debt. “Student loans are killing millennials and the middle class,” wrote Sader in his post title. In the thread, many current and former college students asked questions related to student loans and …
Filing the FAFSA can be difficult but the FAFSA matters a lot
student loans

Why the FAFSA Matters For Your Student Loans

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of those documents that people treat like some kind of mystic, unknown entity. Few people really feel knowledgeable about the process of completing the FAFSA, how to go about completing it, or why it the FAFSA matters. Why does the FAFSA matter for student loans? …
What's the difference between a master of arts in teaching and a master of education
online colleges

M.Ed Degree vs. MAT Degree: What’s the Difference?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re a teacher considering getting a Master’s Degree (and you probably should be–there are a lot of reasons to look into it) then you’ve likely realized that there are a number of directions you can take. One of the biggest decisions is whether to pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed) or a Master of …

Sign Up Confirmation

By Tyler HakesLast updated on February 25, 2016
You’re almost finished… We just need to confirm your email address. Please check your email.
You can save money refinancing student loans
student loans

Consolidating Private and Federal Student Loans

By Tyler HakesLast updated on February 25, 2025
Many college grads have student loan debt from multiple sources. Usually, the biggest chunk of debt is owed to the U.S. Department of Education in the form of Federal Direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans. But, many students also have private student loans from companies like Sallie Mae (now Navient), Discover, or a local bank or …

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.