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A tuition-reimbursement program can send your money flying back
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What Are College Tuition-Reimbursement Programs?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Tuition-reimbursement programs are a special type of repayment plan where employers offer to reimburse their employees’ education expenses. In most cases, employees who choose to participate will have to pay out of pocket for the courses they take. They then get back some or all of their tuition expenses, depending on their company policy. Why Do …
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scholarship search & applications

How Your Social Media Presence Impacts Your Scholarship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Your online presence is a powerful thing indeed. Many students work hard at getting good grades, writing a powerful essay, and making sure they tick all the scholarship requirement boxes, but the one area they completely overlook is their online presence. Unfortunately, a dubious digital presence can put your scholarship at risk. At one time social …
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What Is Tuition Assistance?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 12, 2024
Tuition assistance programs are employer or organization sponsored programs that help students pay for college. They can be a great way to upskill employees while also increasing job satisfaction, pay, and opportunities for both the employer and the employee. Below, we cover what you need to know about tuition assistance and how you might be …
Here are the do's and don'ts of scholarship applications
scholarship search & applications

Do’s and Don’ts: Scholarship Applications

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Nailing your scholarship application is the key to getting valuable free money towards your higher education. As with college applications, there are several do’s and don’ts that apply when applying for a scholarship. Adhering to these do’s and don’ts will help you submit a successful scholarship application: Scholarship Applications Do’s: Do dedicate a fair amount of …
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student loans

Understand the Basics of Student Debt Repayment

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The reality most students face after they graduate, is how and when they are going to repay the student loans that they accrued of over the 4 years in college. Understanding the basics of repaying your student loans is important so you can plan accordingly. Here are a few things you absolutely must know about …