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50+ Common Discounts for College Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 12, 2025
Key Takeaway: From covering tuition to the cost of living, college is expensive—but student discounts can help relieve some of that burden. Wondering if your favorite brands offer student discounts? We’ve broken down 50 student discounts into these categories: Tech & Software Entertainment Food & Dining Transportation Insurance Cell Phones Memberships & Subscriptions Retail Fitness …
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Budgets Made Easy: The Best Free Budgeting Apps

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 4, 2025
“Where did my paycheck disappear to?” If you’ve ever found yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest, keeping track of spending, paying off credit card debt, and saving for future goals is a LOT—especially as a college student. Budgeting will make it feel much more manageable. A good budget helps you control …
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35 Interesting FAFSA Stats All Students Should Know

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 28, 2025
As a college planning platform, we talk a lot about FAFSA. And while it’s commonly recommended that EVERY student fills out the FAFSA, only around 50% actually do. That means another 50% of students attending higher education are likely leaving potential aid on the table. We thought it would be interesting to cover some of …
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Empowering Students: The Importance of Financial Aid Awareness Month

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 15, 2025
Every February, Financial Aid Awareness Month rolls around to remind us just how life-changing financial aid is for college-bound students and their families. This initiative is about opening up opportunities that bring your college dreams closer to reality. It’s the bridge that connects your ambitions to possibilities through grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans. Financial …
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Investing in Education: How to Start a Scholarship Fund

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 9, 2025
Key Takeaways Starting a scholarship fund is an impactful way to give back and help students pay for their education. While some scholarships require as little as $500 to get off the ground, others may require $10,000-$25,000 for sustainability. Once you set a budget for your scholarship fund, you’ll need to define your goals and …
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10 Scholarships with January Deadlines

By College Raptor StaffPublished on December 30, 2024
It’s a new year, and that means fresh goals and new opportunities. Here’s one to add to your list: applying for these scholarships with January deadlines. We’ve got 10 to get you started including: One for those planning to make a difference with a degree in a mental-health-related field. One for students who embody leadership …
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What Happens If You Can’t Afford Your Early Decision School?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on December 9, 2024
If you were accepted to, but can’t afford, your Early Decision school, you’re not obligated to attend. It’s one of the few reasons why colleges and universities release accepted students from the “binding” agreement. Below, we review everything you need to know about Early Decision applications and what your options are if you don’t receive …
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Scholarships with December Deadlines

By College Raptor StaffPublished on November 18, 2024
As the fall semester is coming to an end and plans for the holiday break are underway—don’t forget to include applying for scholarships to your to-do list! Exams will soon be behind you and your final assignments will be turned in, making this the perfect opportunity to apply for more scholarships. Cozy up by the …

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