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How to Check Your FAFSA Status

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Once you submit your FAFSA application, you may be tempted to check its status frequently. Here’s how to quickly check your application status online.  Log in to your FAFSA account Click the My FAFSA page See your current application status Now that you know the quick and easy steps on how to check your FAFSA …
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Can I Delete My FAFSA?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 4, 2025
Key takeaways: You can only delete your FAFSA if you haven’t submitted it yet. You can’t delete your FAFSA if it’s under review or has been processed. Most students can make submission edits and corrections through their StudentAid.gov account. Whether you can delete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) depends on where you …
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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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Who Offers College Grants?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
Did you know that scholarships and grants aren’t only available from community organizations and the government? So, who offers college grants? Many companies, including Google, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft offer grants and scholarships to students, too – and you don’t necessarily have to be an employee! Here are just a few organizations that offer awards you …
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How to Find State Grants for College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 16, 2025
Key Takeaways: Many states offer grants for college that help its residents better afford higher education. You can apply for most state grants by completing the FAFSA, but some also require a state-specific financial aid form. Grant availability and eligibility varies depending on your location, academic achievements, and financial need. College students can often locate …
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What Federal Grants are Available?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) isn’t only about loans – there are actually grants you could qualify for depending on your family, need, and career choices. There are four federal grants available from the United States government: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Iraq and Afghanistan Service …
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The True Cost of College: How Much Does Your Education Really Cost?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 21, 2025
Key Takeaways The total cost of college will include tuition, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, and other living expenses. Depending on the type of college you attend—a two-year college, four-year public in-state university, four-year public out-of-state university, or a four-year private university—you can expect to see different published tuition costs (the sticker price) and …
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Good Excuses for Financial Aid Appeal

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
Did you receive a financial aid offer that was less than you expected? Or have financial circumstances changed where the financial aid you received doesn’t reach what you need to attend college? You need good excuses for financial aid appeal, but it is possible. Meaning, you need to have an acceptable reason in order to …

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