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Consolidating can be a huge relief, but when is the best time to consolidate your student loans
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When is the Best Time to Consolidate My Student Loans?

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025
Let’s say you went to college and had to take out multiple student loans. Now that you’ve graduated, it’s time to repay all those loans. It can get overwhelming quickly. Luckily, there’s consolidation. Student loan consolidation can be a huge relief to students juggling multiple loans. This process combines the loans into one simple monthly …
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Scholarships For Skaters

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025
If you are passionate about skating, whether as a hobby or as a competitive sport, you will find several organizations willing to offer you financial support to help you meet your higher education goals. In the list below, you will find scholarships for a wide variety of skating sports. Additionally, the time you spend browsing …
Borrowing only what you need in student loans means less debt after graduation.
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How To Avoid Borrowing More Than You Need In Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
Today it is almost impossible for any student to graduate from college without borrowing some money. Don’t let that deter you from getting a college education though! Student loans are considered ‘good loans’. Think of them as an investment that will reap rich rewards in terms of better employability and higher earning potential. Yes, taking …
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Are Uncertified Student Loans Bad? 

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2025
Many students going to college end up taking out some kind of student loan. Even more so, many end up taking out private student loans. There are pros and cons to taking any type of private student loans, and uncertified student loans are no different. Before you apply for an uncertified student loan, it is …
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Scholarships For Equestrians

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Equestrian sports require a lot of hard work and dedication over several years. The good news is, the effort you put in will pay off huge dividends in the form of financial support towards college. Several organizations offer generous scholarships for equestrians aspiring to get a higher education. Check out these scholarships for equestrians that …
We breakdown the difference between APR vs interest rate.
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What is the Difference Between Interest Rates and APR?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
Despite what some well-meaning people may tell you, there really is a difference between an interest rate vs APR (annual percentage rate). Understanding this difference is important. You don’t want to make any mistakes when calculating your loan costs.  Interest Rates An interest rate is essentially the cost of borrowing money for a particular length of …
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What is the Coverdell ESA College Savings Plan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
The Coverdell ESA Plan is an excellent option for family members who are looking for ways to save for a child’s college education. It works as a long-term investment, where you put some money away every year towards your designated beneficiary’s education. Benefits of the Coverdell ESA Plan The Coverdell ESA (Education Savings Account) Plan …

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