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Scholarships For Students Interested in Nutrition and Dietetics

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

With people suffering from malnutrition on one end and obesity in the other, dietitians and nutritionists are in high demand. Are you are into creating customized diets? What about helping different people meet their individual nutritional needs? Then this may be an excellent career path for you. However, becoming a dietitian requires several years of …

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5 Things Students Should Do During Their Work Study Program

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Work study programs are a great way to earn money while you are in college. Work study programs are available via the federal government and participating colleges and universities. They provide an opportunity for students to earn some money while they are enrolled in college. Positions are available to undergraduate and graduate students. Most of …

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Different Forms of Federal Financial Aid

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

By now, you’ve probably heard of FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, but do you know all the different forms of federal aid and how they can help you? Read on to see the different types you may qualify for: Student Loans The most well known result of FAFSA is loans. However, …

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Which Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Best for Me?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025

There is no one student loan repayment plan that works best for all students. There is no one-size-fits-all, but there is one deciding factor in which plan is the best student loan repayment plan for you. The student loan that can help you save the most money will depend on how much you can pay …

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College Scholarships for Food Lovers

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 21, 2023

Did you know there are several scholarships for food lovers just like you? Food-related careers have tremendous earning potential. However, it’s not just the money that has contributed to the popularity of this career field. The versatility of this field has its own appeal. Food lovers can choose to pursue a food-related career in just …

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Chatting with Scholarship Winner Jonathan Hogan!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

I got the chance to speak with soon-to-be-freshman Jonathan Hogan about his recent College Raptor scholarship win as well as his college search and selection process. Here’s what Jonathan had to say! Tell us a little about yourself! Hi, my name is Jonathan Hogan, and I am a recent graduate of Murphy High School, located …

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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Taking Out a Second (or Third) Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025

The act of paying for college really put the squeeze on a family’s finances. Things become even more difficult for the college student who may be paying for their own education independently. For most students, taking out student loans is the only way they can afford to cover the cost of tuition. The big question …

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3 More Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

We recently talked about seven scholarships for LGBTQ+ students, but those aren’t the only ones available. There are dozens of scholarship opportunities out there. We’ve found three more LGBTQ+ scholarships to help continue your search. Victor Agnoni Visual Arts Foundation Scholarship Amount: Varies Deadline: April 24, 2020 Nicholas Agnoni created the Victor Agnoni Visual Arts …

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Should I Refinance ALL Of My Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025

Many college students end up taking out loans to pay for college. In turn, they graduate with some amount of student loan debt. Student loan refinancing is the preferred solution for borrowers looking for a way to lower their monthly payments, get a lower interest rate, or otherwise renegotiate the terms of their loans. This …

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Scholarships For International Relations / Affairs Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

A major in international relations is a detailed study of the interactions between different nations across the planet. In recent years international relations have expanded to outer space. Any probes sent out must also adhere to treaties created in consultation with international relations experts. This field has several challenges ahead and needs to adapt quickly …