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2024-2025 FAFSA Changes: What You Should Know About!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 2, 2023
Due to the FAFSA Simplification Act passed in 2021, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been undergoing some major changes in the past year. And it’s set to undergo some more for the 2024-2025 award year! This upcoming FAFSA is the biggest overhaul yet of the system, so students and their families …
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How Long Does It Take to Pay Off Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 11, 2023
One of the biggest questions most graduates’ ask is, ‘how long will it take me to pay off my student loan?’ It’s not surprising that this question would weigh heavily on a graduate’s mind. Most students take a few thousand dollars in student loans to fund their college education. Paying back this debt can take …
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How to Prove Undue Hardship for Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 3, 2023
Proving undue hardship for student loans is something that comes up only if you file for bankruptcy. But this should only be considered as a last resort. Filing for bankruptcy is complicated and time-consuming and it will have a damaging effect on your credit. You will most likely have to hire a bankruptcy lawyer because …
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Are There No Credit Check Student Loans and Which are the Best?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 21, 2023
Yes, there are no credit check student loans but they are offered only by the federal government and very few private lenders. Generally, the federal government does not conduct credit checks to assess student loan applicants. All students enrolled in accredited educational institutions across America are eligible for federal student loans. Private student loan applications …
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How Many Americans Have Student Loan Debt?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 1, 2023
Have you ever looked into how many Americans have student loan debt? If you’ve never checked out the numbers before, you may find the statistics below interesting. You hear a lot about student loan debt being the second highest consumer debt in the country, second only after mortgages. Although that gives you some idea of …
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No-Fee, Low-Fee, And Full-Fee Lenders

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 1, 2023
Borrowing money is expensive regardless of whether you’re borrowing to buy a house or car or to pay for college. First of all, you pay interest on the amount that you borrow. In addition to the interest, some lenders also charge assorted fees to cover administrative costs and mitigate the risks of lending. These fees …
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4 Reasons Lender Longevity Matters

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 16, 2023
There are several factors you need to take into consideration when looking for student loans. To start with, you’ll need to compare interest rates and fees so you can find the lowest-cost loan. You also need to look into each lender’s terms and conditions, protections, and penalties. There’s one other factor that not many people …