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scholarship search & applications

10+ Scholarship Application Tips

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 7, 2023
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 …
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financial aid

Benefits Of A Work-Study Program

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
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!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
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

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
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

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
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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