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Should I Start Repaying My Student Loans During College?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Student loans have a variety of repayment plans. Many student borrowers opt to utilize the grace period—a six month period after graduation where they don’t have to make monthly payments on their student loan debt. However, there is an option to start repaying the student loan back as soon as you take it out. But …

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Myth: Student Loan Consolidation is the Same as Refinancing

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Just because student loan debt consolidation and refinancing are often mentioned together, does not mean the terms are interchangeable. In fact, the two services are quite different. Student Loan Consolidation Consolidate: combine a number of things into a single or more effective whole. That is exactly what student loan consolidation does. It takes multiple student …

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Scholarships For Humanities Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Humanities is the study of different cultures across different time periods. Humanities programs typically include courses in Philosophy, Fine Arts, English, Foreign Language, History, Social Science, and Literature, all of which help students gain a better appreciation and understanding of the diversity of human culture. Armed with a degree in Humanities, you can go on …

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How Adverse Credit Affects Federal Student Loans

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to student loans (or loans of any sort, really), credit history plays a large role. Many college-bound students won’t have a significant credit history, and will require a co-signer in order for lenders to loan them money. However, there are certain federal student loans that are geared more towards parents. Direct PLUS …

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Scholarships For Cosmetology Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The field of cosmetology has grown tremendously over the past few years. With advancements in technology making cosmetic procedures more effective, safer and even more affordable than ever before, people are less hesitant about undergoing various types of beauty treatments. This means there is a growing demand for qualified cosmetologists. If this is a field …

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How to Get Involved with Your Community and Earn Scholarship Application Kudos

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Community service not only helps your community, but it helps you too. Scholarship sponsors look forward to rewarding students who are active in their communities in any capacity. Their main goal is to offer financial support to students who are active in their communities and schools. These students are more likely to come back to …

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Ways To Save Money In The College Search Process

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The one mistake many families make is budgeting for college is overlooking how much they spend even before their student leaves high school. And it’s not just the applications that cost. Families spend a substantial amount on the college search process itself. Here are some ways you can save money on the college search process. …

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10 qualities that scholarship winners have

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 10, 2025

Key takeaways Scholarship winners share consistent traits. They research the scholarship thoroughly, stay organized, communicate well, and present their strengths and weaknesses with confidence. Strong scholarship applications won’t have cookie-cutter answers. Instead, they have clear, authentic stories that show who you are, what you value, and why you’re worth investing in. You may not win …

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GPA Costing You A Scholarship? 5 Ways to Boost Your Grades and Gain Financial Help

By Katy TripsesLast updated on December 22, 2022

With the cost of attending college continuing to skyrocket, financial aid in the form of scholarships is becoming more important than ever before. But many of these scholarships provided by the government, universities, and even private institutions rely on your grades. Many scholarships require a minimum GPA to earn assistance as well as keep it …

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Scholarship Tip: Get to Know the Sponsor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Scholarships are a large part of the college search; students often choose colleges that offer them large amounts of scholarship money. Sometimes, scholarships amounts are large enough to fund a student’s entire tuition.  You are sure to have come across many tips and tricks for winning scholarships, but  students tend to overlook one of the …