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State Grants for Tennessee College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 31, 2023
If you’re going to college in Tennessee, the state has several grants, scholarships, and financial aid programs for students attending 4-year colleges and universities, 2-year colleges, technical schools, and others. What a way to help pay for college! Keep reading to see if you qualify and to find out where you can get more information …
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State Grants for South Dakota College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 31, 2023
If you live in South Dakota and are planning to go to one of the state’s 22 colleges or universities, affording your education is probably at the top of your mind. Thankfully, South Dakota has a number of college grants and scholarships available to students that make attending your dream school affordable. We’ve outlined some …
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What to Expect When Student Loan Payments Resume

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 24, 2023
The student loan payment pause has come to an end, and federal student loans began accruing interest again on September 1, 2023. The student loan payment pause was put in place in March 2020 to offer temporary relief to student borrowers affected by the COVID pandemic. Only federal student loans held by the U.S. Department …
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State Grants for South Carolina College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 20, 2023
Students are often worried about how they will be able to afford the expensive cost of tuition needed to attend college. However, state grants can help make earning a degree much more affordable. And the state of South Carolina actually offers quite a few scholarships and grants you may be eligible for. We cover them …
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7 Ways Transferring Colleges Can Affect Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 26, 2023
Yes, transferring colleges can affect your financial aid in a few different ways. The exact way your financial aid will be affected will depend on a couple of different factors. The difference in cost between your old and new college is one such factor. The types and amount of financial aid that your new college …
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State Grants for Pennsylvania

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 26, 2023
Did you know that Pennsylvania offers several state grants to students to help make college more affordable and accessible? We’ve outlined some of their programs, plus provided details on how you can find out more information and apply below. Pennsylvania State Grants 1. Pennsylvania State Grant The Pennsylvania State Grant is hosted by the Pennsylvania …
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State Grants for Oregon College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 6, 2023
Oregon has a number of grants dedicated to students who are going to college! If you’re interested in applying, we’ve outlined some of the details and qualifications below plus provide some links to help you get additional information. Oregon State Grants 1. Oregon Opportunity Grant The Oregon Opportunity Grant, or OOG, is a state-funded grant …
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States that Offer Programs for Free or Reduced Cost Community College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 6, 2023
Did you know that several states offer free or reduced community college tuition to their students? Taking advantage of these programs can be a great way to start your education and save money! Below, we’ve outlined all of the states that currently have programs to make attending community colleges more affordable. States That Offer Free …
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Fresh Start Program: What Students Need to Know

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 30, 2023
The Fresh Start program is a one-time, temporary program introduced by the U.S. Department of Education. The goal is to offer relief for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans after forbearance ends in October 2023. Students who meet certain criteria can sign up for Fresh Start to receive the program’s benefits. This includes restored access …
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State Grants for Oklahoma for College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on August 15, 2023
For students planning to go to college in Oklahoma, the state has several different grants and scholarship programs to help make school more affordable. Keep reading to learn more about Oklahoma’s Promise, military scholarships, academic scholarships, and others. Oklahoma State Grants for College Students 1. Oklahoma’s Promise Oklahoma’s Promise is a program dedicated to helping …