College is quite an investment, especially for families with multiple children. Saving up for higher education can be a challenge. There always seems to be one more fee to pay, another textbook to purchase, and so on… Luckily, there is some help available. If you are a parent with one or more children enrolled in …
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Betsy DeVos in Trouble for Violating Student Loan Court Order
U.S. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim has found that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos violated her court order to stop going after the debts of former students of defunct Corinthian Colleges. Instead, DeVos continued telling them to make payments toward debt they had accrued. There would be nothing unusual about this if the school was still …
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What Does The FAFSA Stand For?
When you start researching your financial aid options for college, one term you’ll come across a lot is ‘FAFSA’. So, what does the FAFSA stand for? FAFSA is an abbreviation for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is an application you need to submit to determine your eligibility for all federal financial aid programs. …
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What You Need to Know About the 2020–2021 FAFSA Updates
If you’re looking into financial aid for the upcoming 2020–2021 school year, you should be aware of important FAFSA updates. There are a number of alterations from last year’s form—from question eliminations to some much-needed updates. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020–21 FAFSA. Why is it Updating? There are two main reasons …
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With Debt So High, Why Aren’t Students Applying for Financial Aid?
Student loan debt is a common, and complicated, conversation topic in America nowadays. It’s a constant headliner in the news, too. So with so much spotlight, why is debt growing higher and higher? Why aren’t students applying for financial aid to help cover the costs and lower their potential for debt? Let’s take a look …
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Chatting With College Raptor $1,000 Scholarship Winner Grant Parker!
Congratulations to Grant Parker, the newest College Raptor $1,000 scholarship winner! In addition to writing a winning essay, Grant also answered some interview questions. Read on below to learn about his current college preparations as a high school student. Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Grant Parker, I live in Canton Texas …
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Chatting with $2,500 Scholarship Winner Bronwyn Mogck!
The winner of the latest College Raptor $2,500 scholarship is Bronwyn Mogck! I got the chance to interview Bronwyn about her college search journey. We discussed the challenges she faced within the college prep process as well. Bronwyn’s scholarship winner interview is chock full of helpful tips, heartfelt advice, and a great story about searching …
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Do Student Loans Help or Hurt Your Credit Score?
During college, many students don’t even think about their credit score. But they should! It’s a vital part of a person’s financial future, affecting a number of important milestones. Much of a person’s credit history starts in college. Specifically, with student loans. Credit scores can absolutely be affected by student loans. Your actions in the …
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What Are Merit Based Scholarships?
People award merit based scholarships purely based on, as its name suggests, merit. For example, students can win them for their artistic talents, academic accomplishments, community involvement, belonging to a certain ethnicity or religion, and more. Merit scholarships are established by various organizations to reward students who have worked hard to stand out in some …
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Let’s Talk About Money: 6 Conversations Families Should Have Before College
Nobody really likes talking about finances and budgets, especially when things are tight. Money discussions between parents and their college-bound students navigate several delicate issues. Students may have their heart set on attending their ‘dream’ school. But what if mom and dad just can’t afford the high tuition fees? Should their child give up on …
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