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How Do I Get A Federal Student Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
Knowing how to go about getting a federal student loan is a crucial step in the college application process. College tuition fees are out of reach of most families in America. The only way most families can afford to send their children to college is by taking some type of loan. When it comes to …
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How Can I Increase My Chances Of Earning A Full-Ride Scholarship?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025
Getting a full-ride scholarship is a dream come true for any student, regardless of their financial background. A full-ride is essentially a scholarship that covers all college-related expenses, including tuition, textbooks, housing, and other costs associated with attending college. With a scholarship of this type, you don’t pay a cent towards your education, and you …
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The Difference Between Discharging a Loan and Loan Forgiveness

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 24, 2025
When it comes time to repay your student loans, you may be curious about the ways to either discharge (or cancel) or forgive your loan. While discharging and forgiving are both ways of “canceling” loans, they are, in fact, different from one another. Discharging a Loan It is quite difficult to get a loan discharged …
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Scholarships For Students Interested In Dentistry

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025
Dentistry is an exciting career path, filled with exciting possibilities brought about by several technological advancements in dental health. But the route to becoming a dentist is long and rigorous, and the college costs can be unaffordable. If you are looking for a way to get some financial assistance to cover the high cost of …
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4 More Scholarships for African American Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Your heritage, ethnicity, and race are an integral part of what makes you unique. Organizations and universities around the country recognize this uniqueness by providing financial assistance to help students from different cultures and ethnicities reach their educational goals. Numerous universities and private organizations committed to the advancement of African Americans in higher education offer …
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Are Student Loans Tax Deductible?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
It’s one of many questions that parents and students have on their mind—are student loans tax deductible? The answer is yes you can, under certain circumstances. Parents can claim a deduction of income of up to $2,500 if they are repaying interest on student loans on either their own or their children’s behalf. This means …

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