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Why High School Students Should Start Saving for College Now: It’s the Little Things

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

High school students are constantly told that they should be saving their money for college, but they often don’t fully understand why. Sure, there are the obvious expenses such as tuition, books, and housing but those are just a few big ticket items that they are aware of. However, there a lot of smaller expenses …

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How to Save Money in High School

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 25, 2025

Key Takeaways Saving money in high school is important so you learn to build financial habits that stick, reach your financial goals faster, and learn the value of money. Whether it’s putting aside special occasion money, your allowance, income from odd jobs or part-time work, or earnings from a creative side hustle, every bit counts. …

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4 Scholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Despite being the largest ethnic demographic in the world, and Mandarin Chinese being the most commonly spoken language throughout the globe, Asian Americans are woefully underrepresented in America. In the media, government positions, executive jobs, as well as many other fields, Asians are a minority. To combat this, many scholarships dedicate themselves to inspiring Asian …

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4 Scholarships for Public Administration Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

“It is the object of administrative study to discover, first, what government can properly and successfully do, and, secondly, how it can do these proper things with the utmost possible efficiency and at the least possible cost either of money or of energy.” These wise words come from president Woodrow Wilson, one of the biggest …

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What is the National Merit Scholarship?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 22, 2024

The National Merit Scholarship is an award given to students who score very well on the PSAT and meet the requirements to be named a National Merit Scholar. All students who take the PSAT are automatically entered into the program, but only a select few will be named Finalists and earn money to put towards …

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Scholarships for Native American Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 26, 2024

There are several scholarships available for Native American Students The award amounts vary and so do the eligibility requirements In most cases, students need to submit documentation supporting their Native American heritage Native American students have historically had lower enrollment numbers in colleges and universities across the country. According to The Postsecondary National Policy Institute, …

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6 Scholarships for Theater Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 17, 2023

There’s nothing quite like a night at the theater. But what the audience may not know or always remember is all of the hard work, dedication, and people it takes! Actors, playwrights, set designers, lighting specialists, stage managers, costume designers, technicians, sound designers, directors, composers, conductors, and more make a show come to life. A …

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Why You Should Start Saving for College ASAP

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Calculating how to pay for college is stressful. It can lead to many emotional conversations and decisions between parents and students. Knowing you can’t go to your dream school because you can’t afford it can be heartbreaking, but if you set up a savings plan early enough, you can save yourself from this situation. If …

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How to Prepare Your Personal Finances for the Upcoming College Semester

By Taylor TomitaLast updated on February 25, 2025

As you prepare to dive into this fall’s semester, I am sure that there are plenty of thoughts running through your head–but you are not alone. Students throughout the world are asking the same questions. What classes will you be taking? What extracurricular activities will you be participating in? Where will you be living? How …

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8 Ways Parents Can Help Reduce Student Debt

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025

The total student loan debt in the United States reached a record high during the first portion of 2023. According to credit bureau data, student loan borrowers had a remaining loan balance of $38,787 on average. 10% of borrowers owed more than $80,000 in federal loans alone. This can be a stressful prospect for future …