financial aid

Can I Edit The FAFSA After I Submit It?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 24, 2025

Key Takeaways: You can edit your FAFSA by logging into your account at StudentAid.gov and navigating to “Start Your Correction.” Visit “Settings” to update contact and personal information. If you’re facing recent extraordinary financial circumstances, contact your school’s financial aid department. Yes, in most cases, you can edit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid …

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2023-2024 FAFSA Changes: What You Should Know About!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 26, 2023

With October comes the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 school season! This year, the application has a few updates, including some big FAFSA updates thanks to a bill that passed in December 2021. Read on to discover what major changes the FAFSA form has in store as well as …

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A Discussion with Our Latest Scholarship Winner Eden Jones!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

College Raptor’s latest scholarship winner is Eden Jones! I had the chance to chat with Eden about her college search process, the ups and downs of cultivating a college list, and her expectations of the future. This is what she had to say! Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Eden Jones, and …

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Q&A With $2,500 Scholarship Essay Winner Sarah Mirsaidi Madjdabadi

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A round of applause for our most recent $2,500 scholarship essay winner, Sarah Mirsaidi Madjdabadi! I got the chance to chat with Sarah about her essay, her college search process, and her plans for the future. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Sarah Mirsaidi Madjdabadi, and …

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Types of Alternative Tuition Plans for College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Alternative tuition plans are designed to help students pay their college fees without taking out expensive student loans. There are three main types of alternative tuition plans – Prepaid Tuition Plan, Tuition Guarantee Plan, and Tuition Payment Plan. All three work differently and have different terms and conditions. The most notable benefit of alternative tuition …

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Q&A with Katelyn Vandergoot — Winner of the College Raptor Scholarship Award!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A big “Congratulations!” is in order for Katelyn Vandergoot, the winner of the College Raptor $2,500 scholarship award! I had the chance to talk with Katelyn and ask her about her college search process. Check out what she has to say! Tell us about yourself! In the fall, I will be a sophomore at the …

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Q&A With Courteney Wilkinson — College Raptor’s Scholarship Award Certificate Winner!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Courteney Wilkinson is the most recent winner of the College Raptor $1,000 scholarship award certificate! Courteney was kind enough to answer a few questions about her college search and journey. There are some great insights in her Q&A that might be helpful to college-bound students. Check it out! Tell us about yourself! I am 24 …

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Why You Should Go After Small Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Considering the time spent on each scholarship application, focusing only on the larger scholarships may seem to make more sense. After all, for the same time investment, you stand to earn larger rewards. While that may be true, overlooking the small scholarships is a mistake. Here are some reasons why you should also go after …

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6 Important Pieces of Student Loan Refinance Advice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Student loan refinancing offers several benefits. When you refinance, you exchange your old high-interest student loans for a new loan with all new terms. You could get lower interest rates, lower monthly payments, or different terms depending on what your goals are. The key to enjoying the benefits of student loan refinance advice is to …

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How COVID Affects Work Study Jobs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and the stay-at-home orders, colleges across the U.S. have shut down their campuses. Faculty are conducting virtual classes from their own homes. These total campus shut-downs are preventing students from performing their work study jobs and getting paid. Many students depend on this additional income to help them …