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scholarship search & applications

10+ Scholarship Application Tips

Spending time looking for scholarships to help pay for college is a great idea. But to maximize your efforts, you must implement tips that will help you win those hard-to-get awards. Scholarships tend to get very competitive. Sponsors receive hundreds of scholarship application letters for every scholarship opportunity and they can afford to be very …
Student reading math equations - consider a work-study program
financial aid

Benefits Of A Work-Study Program

If you’re looking for jobs for college students, consider work study. Most students who choose work-study do so in order to earn some extra money to help them pay for college. While work-study programs are a great way to earn a paycheck, they offer more benefits than that. Here are some of the many benefits …
scholarship winner kaylee aber
scholarships

Chatting With Scholarship Winner Kaylee Aber!

Congratulations to the most recent College Raptor $2500 scholarship winner, Kaylee Aber! I had the chance to chat with Kaylee about her college selection process, her financial plan, and what she plans to study. Check out what she has to say! Tell us a little about yourself! My name is Kaylee Aber, and I’m 18 …
Drawn on watch - ever wonder how often you should apply to scholarship programs?
questions & answers

How Often Should I Apply For Scholarship Programs?

When it comes to paying for college, every little bit counts. And scholarships can help more than just a little bit. So it begs the question: how often should you apply for scholarship programs? The short answer is you should apply for scholarships as often as possible. Consider these two features of scholarships: Scholarships are …
Jagged road sign - like a windy road, a variable interest rate can twist and turn
student loans

How To Choose Between a Fixed And Variable Interest Rate

As you research private student loans, you’ll come across the terms: fixed interest rate and variable interest rate. But what exactly does that mean? How do you choose between them? The Difference Between Fixed and Variable Interest Rates With a variable rate loan, the interest rate will change regularly depending on the market conditions. They …
A twist ice cream cone is the best of two flavors, kind of like a hybrid loan
student loans

What You Need To Know About Hybrid Loans for College

When you apply for a student loan, most lenders will offer you the option to choose between a variable or fixed student loan interest rate. Some lenders also offer a third option – hybrid interest rate. A hybrid loan offers a combination of features. That means combining the pros and cons of fixed interest rates …

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