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What You Need To Know About the FAFSA Renewal Process

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 6, 2024
You need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to be eligible for federal student loans, state grants, institutional giant aid, federal grants, and more. Previously, FAFSA offered a renewal process to save time during subsequent years. However, with major updates in 2023, it’s currently not possible to simply renew …
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scholarship search & applications

Scholarship Essay Tips That Will Boost Your Odds of Winning

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 3, 2025
Key takeaways: Scholarship essays provide an opportunity to showcase your individuality and personal story beyond academic achievements. Carefully reading and following all instructions, including formatting and word count, is important to meet application requirements. Organize your thoughts before writing to create a focused, authentic, and compelling essay. Scholarship committees almost always ask applicants to submit …
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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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financial advice & planning

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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