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FAQ About Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you are filling out your FAFSA, there are some factors that help calculate your personal EFC. Every student’s EFC is different. There is no “magic number” that will guarantee whether you will receive aid or not, but your EFC is a huge contributing factor! Listed below are some frequently asked questions regarding the EFC, …
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College Scholarships for Business and Commerce Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The fields of Business and Commerce are probably some of the most sought-after majors today. In addition to being versatile, these two fields also offer a lot of scope for employment. Salaries for new graduates are also among the highest compared to many other fields. Unfortunately, a lot of students often drop out mid-way due …
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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, …
What is the best student loan repayment plan for you?
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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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