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5 Scholarships for Students in Alabama

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Not only is Alabama the “Yellowhammer State,” and “the Heart of Dixie,” it’s a place of history. If you call this state home, take a look at these Alabama scholarships. ACHE Police Officers and Firefighters Survivors Educational Assistance Program Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies In light of Alabama police officers and firefighters, this program awards their dependents …

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6 More Unique Scholarships

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most scholarships can be neatly divided by specific categories. There are scholarships for the everyday student, for specific majors, for athletes, for minorities–the list goes on. But there are also some wacky, out-of-the-box scholarships available. Here are six more unique scholarships. National Potato Council Scholarship Amount: $10,000 Deadline: Mid-June, Annual (Opens Spring 2020) Are you …

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3 Scholarships for Students in North Dakota

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

North Dakota! Also known as the “Roughrider State”, North Dakota is a place of beautiful landscapes and interesting history. Its motto is: “Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable”. If you’re a resident of the state, take a look at just these North Dakota scholarships available. North Dakota Indian Scholarship Amount: $800-$2,000 (renewable) …

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Your Guide to the Federal Work Study Program

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 11, 2025

Key Takeaways Federal Work-Study is a need-based program that helps students earn money through part-time jobs. You must complete the FAFSA and indicate interest in work-study to be considered. Not all schools participate in the program, so check with your school’s financial aid office. Jobs can be on or off-campus, and sometimes relate to your …

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College Myth: Students Shouldn’t Have Their Own Credit Card in College

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

A common worry among most college-bound students and families is their finances. The cost of college has risen dramatically in the past years and hunting for scholarships and deciphering financial aid can be tough. Then there are the smaller scale questions of how they actually pay for their everyday purchases. Will their home banking still …

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4 Scholarships for Muslim Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Islam is the third-largest faith represented in the United States and growing. Even so, Islam is still considered a religious minority and is often misrepresented or under-represented in the media. Fortunately, a number of organizations and scholarship foundations help Muslim students pursue a college education. Here are just a few scholarship opportunities for students of …

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3 Scholarships for Students in Louisiana

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Louisiana is a state with many nicknames. The Bayou State, Child of the Mississippi, the Creole State, the Pelican State, Sportsman’s Paradise, Sugar State, and the Boot. It is a multicultural state with unique landscapes and wildlife, and history just as interesting. If you’re a resident of Louisiana, take a look at a few scholarships. …

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What is an Offer Letter?

By Jasmine BarnesLast updated on December 22, 2022

You did it! You worked hard and a college of your choice accepted you. Congratulations, that’s an accomplishment. Now the question is, can you afford it? That’s where the offer letter comes in. Short answer: an offer letter tells you where all the money to pay for college is coming from (minus private student loans). …

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3 Scholarships for Students in Michigan

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Michigan’s state motto, inscribed on the state’s flag in the original Latin, looks like something out of the works of Cicero or Ovid. Below the state’s seal, supported by an elk, a moose, and an eagle, lie the words Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice. Literally translated, it is an advertisement for the state: If you …

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5 Scholarships for Students in South Dakota

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

South Dakota. A vast land where buffalo once wandered freely. The beauty of the Badlands and the Black Hills holds a special place for many. Though the state hosts the 5th smallest population of the United States (6th if you count Washington D.C.), it is home to one of the most memorable monuments to four presidents–Mount …