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Alternative College Funding: Better Ways to Pay for College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Funding a college education can be challenging. The majority of college students graduate with thousands of dollars in student loan debt. While student loans are easily available from the federal government and private lenders, they come at a high price. Student loan borrowers spend the next twenty or even thirty years repaying their student loans. …
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Ballooning Tuition Fees: How To Meet The Steep Cost Of College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
For many students across America, the steep cost of tuition is the biggest deterrent to attending college. With tuition fees increasing every year and no corresponding increase in income, the cost of college becomes even more unaffordable every consecutive year. Most students are forced to take on thousands of dollars in student loans to cover …
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Pros and Cons of Autopay for Loan Repayments

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
When it comes time to repay your loans, whether student loans, mortgages, or otherwise, you might have the option to set up “autopay.” But what is it? How does autopay work? And what are the benefits and downsides of the setting? What is Autopay? Autopay, or an automatic bill payment, is a setting that some …
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7 Important Financial Lessons for Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
How early is too early to teach children money lessons? Most experts agree that it’s never too early. Teaching children basic financial lessons early on in life sets a good foundation for their financial future. At the latest, every child absolutely must learn basic tips and financial advice for college students before leaving home. For …
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How To Pay for College When Times Are Tough

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 1, 2023
College is expensive and the price of tuition increases every year. Most families across America find it difficult to cover the full cost of college from their savings. And this is even during normal times. When finances are tight, paying for college becomes even more stressful. With stiff competition for limited resources, families have to …
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What Colleges Offer the Most Endowment for Students?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Endowment helps students afford college tuition. Harvard, Yale, and Stanford are among the universities and colleges that offer the most endowment for their students. Here’s what endowment means and how much every school has available for the designated year: What is College Endowment? College endowment is the amount of money a school receives in donations. …
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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 …
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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. …