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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 …
529 College Savings Day.
financial advice & planning

What is 529 Day and Why Is It Important?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
May 29 is observed across the U.S. as 529 Day or 529 College Savings day. It was introduced to increase awareness of these plans and encourage families to start saving toward future education expenses. A 529 plan is a type of education savings plan. It is designed to help families save towards future education expenses. …
scholarship search & applications, scholarships

20 Scholarships for summer 2026

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 15, 2026
Key Takeaways Fewer students apply for scholarships during the summer months, which could increase your chances of winning. Summer scholarships often target specific hobbies, backgrounds, or creative talents rather than just high GPAs or test scores. Scholarship hunting is a year-round job; setting aside just one hour a week during your summer break could yield …
Dollar bills stacked on the corner of a laptop.
student loans

Can you get a student loan before enrolling in college?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 1, 2023
In short, yes, you can apply and secure funds for a student loan before enrolling into college. But you will not receive the funds until you start school. It’s important to know all the facts about student loans before you go to college. There are multiple loan types that have different interest rates, payback options, …
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is getting a temporary extension.
student loans

Changes To The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
On October 6, 2021, the Education Department announced several changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This should come as a relief to thousands of federal student loan borrowers. The changes will help qualified borrowers get relief earlier than they had hoped. Qualified borrowers include nonprofit employees and public servants such as government …
what scholarships are out there
scholarship search & applications

How Many Scholarships Can One Person Get?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s time to be looking for scholarships, and you may be wondering, what’s the limit? How many scholarships can one person really get? There is actually no limit! So how many scholarships should you apply for? What kinds of scholarships should you look at? How Many Scholarships Can You Actually Get? There is no limit …

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