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student loans

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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financial aid

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 …
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financial advice & planning

Who Gets the COVID-19 Stimulus Check – Dependent or Independent Students?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The economic fallout from COVID-19 has been jarring. It jeopardizes the finances of families and businesses across America. Among those the changes hit hardest are college students. Which is where a stimulus check could come in handy. However, the rules are different for independent vs. dependent students. Here’s what you need to know. Colleges Blindsided …
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financial aid

How to Apply for Coronavirus Relief for College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
If you’re in college or have recently graduated and have student loans, you may be wondering how your loans and financial aid will be affected in the coming months in response to the coronavirus. Do you have to apply? How do you apply for coronavirus relief? What will you receive? We cover the needed info …
scholarships

Scholarship Q&A With $2,500 Winner Josie Tarrell!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
A big congratulations are in order for Josie Tarrell—winner of the $2,500 College Raptor Scholarship! I had the fortune of chatting with Josie about her future college plans, her current search, and her past struggles. Learn what she has to say in her scholarship Q&A! Tell us a little about yourself to start off this …
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financial aid

Coronavirus Aid: How COVID-19 Affects College Finances

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
As a student or recent alumni, you might wonder how COVID-19 affects your colleges finances. Is there coronavirus aid available? Do you qualify? The quick answer: it depends. Here are some facts you need to know: Most Students Keep Their Financial Aid… Colleges have switched over to online courses, but this has not affected financial …
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financial advice & planning

How to Find the Best Savings Account Rates

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
As we’ve talked about in previous articles, you don’t want to choose just any savings account for your money. Something you need to consider when selecting a new account is the rate. So how do you find the best rates for a savings account? Start with Research Rates can vary from bank to bank and …

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