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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 …

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Should I Consolidate ALL Of My Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025

By the time you graduate, you probably have taken multiple loans. This can make the monthly payments quite overwhelming as you have to keep track of different amounts to be paid back over different dates every single month. This is where the option to consolidate multiple student loans into one can come as a huge …

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What’s a FSA ID and Why is it Important for Financial Aid?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are enough acronyms used in financial aid to make your head spin. While filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) you may come across the term FSA ID. But what exactly is that? The FSA ID It stands for Federal Student Aid Identification. This handy little ID is comprised of a username …

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What Can a Student Loan Pay For?

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025

Many college students end up taking out student loans. We know that student loans are used to pay for college, obviously, but “pay for college” is a pretty broad description. So what can a student loan pay for? Let’s narrow it down a bit: Tuition & College Fees This is often what people first think …

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Myth: If I Match Most of a Scholarship’s Requirements, I Can Still Be Eligible

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 6, 2025

Submitting a scholarship application is a lot like submitting a resume. You’ll give them your name, your experience, answer some questions, and might even have an interview. So it follows that if you don’t 100% meet all the requirements on a scholarship, you can still submit your application…right? Apply for Scholarship for College Meeting All …

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What is a DRN, and why is it important for financial aid?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 18, 2026

Key takeaways: A Data Release Number is a 4-digit number found on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. For security purposes, you will need your DRN to make corrections to your FAFSA over the phone. Your college’s financial aid office may request your DRN if they need to make changes to your FAFSA on …

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How To Negotiate With Your College’s Financial Aid Office

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

File a financial aid appeal. Let the college know upfront how much you can afford. Let them know upfront how much more you need to attend. Tell the school if you had an exceptionally good senior year. Show them better offer letters that you have received. Don’t be demanding. Colleges determine financial aid packages for …

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8 Questions To Ask Your Current Loan Provider Before You Refinance

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’ve managed to build a solid credit score, refinancing your existing student loans may be an excellent way to reduce your overall debt. Lenders often offer loans with lower interest rates to borrowers with excellent credit. However, the one major drawback to refinancing your student loans is that you will lose out on the …