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Why Does College Cost So Much?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 25, 2025
One of the first things to pop up in a conversation about college is the price. Why does college cost so much? Is there any way to graduate without paying an arm and a leg? Or being buried in debt? Let’s break down why the price tag is so expensive, and then consider ways to …
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Are There Scholarships For College Students?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a high school student you probably spent a lot of time looking for scholarships. They’re the best way to pay for college, after all, and can offset your higher education expenses. The more you earn in scholarships, the less you have to pay out of pocket or take out in student loans. So why …
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What You Need To Know About The National Student Loan Data System

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 12, 2025
The National Student Loan Data System (or NSLDS) is a centralized database for student aid. Managed by the U.S. Department of Education, the NSLDS maintains details of all your federal student loan borrowing and repayment activity. This information is collated from the various organizations that administer and service federal student loans. Why You May Want …
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Should I Use Grants for College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
Scholarships are one of the most popular ways to pay for college. And easily the most well-known. But what about grants? One common question that revolves around financial aid and college tuition is “Should I use grants for college?” Of course, the follow up is: how to get grants for college. We cover just that …
Runner up scholarship winner Jack Do
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Chatting With $1,000 Scholarship Winner Jack Do!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congratulations to Jack Do, recipient of the $1,000 College Raptor scholarship award! Through his essay, I learned more about Jack’s college search journey and the challenges he faced. Check out Jack’s Q&A below! He has a lot of interesting things to say, and plenty of advice to give for fellow students. Tell us a little …
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National Student Loan Debt Statistics: 2019

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 24, 2025
You hear quite a bit about student loan debt and the issues that arise from it here in the news. But have you ever had a chance to look at some of the statistics surrounding the money and debt involved? Here’s a quick rundown of some of the stats about Federal direct loans, private loans, …
College Raptor scholarship winner Alexandra
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Chatting with Scholarship Winner Alexandra Szewc!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congratulations to Alexandra Szewc, the $2,500 College Raptor scholarship winner! I recently got the chance to ask her about her college search journey and the challenges that came with it. This is what she had to say! Tell us a little about yourself! Hello! My name is Alexandra Szewc. I’m a senior at the Academy …

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