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Benefits to Submitting Scholarship Applications Early

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s one thing you want to do when applying to scholarships. It’s making sure you’re writing down each award’s deadlines. Knowing when each scholarship is due will help you stay on track and create a schedule. However, you shouldn’t let your applications go down to the wire. There are several benefits in submitting scholarship applications …

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What Happens if You Miss a Student Loan Payment?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025

Student loans are a reality for many of us, and keeping up with payments can be tough. So what happens if you miss one? It’s a question worth exploring because missing a payment can have serious consequences. In this article, we’ll break down what happens when you miss a student loan payment in plain and …

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How To Find Local Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Scholarships are the best way to pay for college. It’s a good idea to spend a few hours every week to search and apply for scholarship opportunities. You can find thousands of scholarships offered by large and small businesses, non-profit organizations, religious groups, schools, and also even individuals. There are national level and even local …

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Why You Shouldn’t Apply To Every Scholarship You See

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You know there is no limit to how many scholarship programs for college you can apply to. There is also no real limit to the amount of award money you can win. If you’re lucky you could win enough award money to pay your full college tuition. Sounds like a great way to go to …

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Should I Pay More Than Minimum On Monthly Student Loan Repayments?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 30, 2023

If you have disposable income, you may be asking, ‘Can (or should) I pay more than the minimum on monthly student loans? The truth is there is no single answer to this question that’s right for all student loan borrowers. Paying more than the minimum on monthly student loan repayments does have some great benefits. …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Can You Have More Than One Cosigner On A Student Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025

Many college students need to take out a private student loan in order to pay for college. However, not many have had the chance to build their own credit yet. Having a cosigner can help you get approved for student loans. But you may be wondering: can I have multiple student loan cosigners? Most Lenders …

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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 …