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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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scholarships

Scholarships for Students Who Love Hockey

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 29, 2025
Key Takeaways Are you a hockey lover looking for scholarships? Here’s what you need to know. You don’t need to play college hockey to get a scholarship—some of them are based on your academic performance and passion for the sport. Hockey scholarship opportunities vary by division, with each level offering unique opportunities and limits on …
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scholarship search & applications

How To Outline Your Scholarship Application Essay w. Template

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 31, 2025
Key Takeaways Outlining your scholarship essay makes writing easier and keeps your ideas organized. A clear scholarship application essay template helps you focus on the most important details. Choose topics that are personal, meaningful, and connect to the scholarship’s goals. Proofreading and editing your essay ensures it’s polished and professional. Writing a scholarship essay can …
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Can You Waive Student Loan Origination Fees?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
Most student loans, whether federal or private, come with origination fees. Processing a loan can be a long drawn out process with several hours spent gathering and organizing the necessary documentation, and verifying the accuracy of the information submitted. Lenders have to pay somebody to do all of this, and they recover the cost by …
Can you get a private student loan without a co-signer
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How and Where to Find No Cosigner Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 9, 2025
It’s possible to get a private student loan without a cosigner, but you’ll have to go with specific lenders that offer no cosigner student loans. These can come with higher interest rates and additional fees. This article covers what you need to know about private student loans, cosigners, and more. What Is a Private Student …
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Can I Cancel A Student Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2025
Yes, you can cancel a student loan, but don’t jump for joy just yet. You can only do this under very limited circumstances. If you are looking for a way to cancel your student loan because you have not been able to find a well-paying job, you may find your loan cancellation application promptly rejected. …
student loans

How Parents Can Help With Picking A Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
Picking the right student loan can be challenging regardless of your age or the experience you have had dealing with finances and financial institutions. Imagine how much more difficult it must be for students who have had limited experience, or in some cases no experience at all with handling finances. Without any hindsight or familiarity, …
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student loans

How Much Are The Federal Student Loans Worth?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
If you are looking for the actual dollar amounts that you can borrow in federal student loans every college year, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a snapshot of how much federal student loan amounts are by year. Direct Unsubsidized Loan Limits for Dependent Students Freshman – $5,500 Sophomore – $6,500 Junior/Senior – $7,500 Graduate students …
scholarships

5 Fun and Unique Scholarships

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 10, 2023
There are a lot of different kinds of scholarships and scholarship applications. When it comes to applying for scholarships, you may assume that most applications consist of an essay question and response. If you’re looking for something a little different or a break from essay scholarships, we’ve rounded up five fun scholarships to keep your …

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