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Don't forget about grants! Students can use grants to fund their education
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How To Use Grants To Fund Your College Education

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
Grants are definitely something you should consider applying to when you are looking for ways to get free money for your college education. Grants work much the same way as scholarships in that you do not have to repay any money you receive. You can use grants to fund your college education. Keep in mind, …
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How To Maximize Your Merit-Based Financial Aid

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025
When it comes to merit-based financial aid, students are awarded based on their academic accomplishments, special skills, and demographics. You may qualify for merit-based financial aid if you’ve earned good grades in high school, or you’ve gained special recognition for your skills in any field, or for your dedication to community service, or belong to …
Here's how to lower your student loan debt.
student loans

Ways to Lower the Overall Cost of Your Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
Most students in the US find that they have to borrow money to fund their college education. While taking student loans may be a typical part of attending college, it is important to look for ways in which you can lower the overall cost of your student loan. This means looking beyond the obvious factors …
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scholarships

Scholarships for Film Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on April 9, 2025
From its creation, film has been an immensely powerful media force. It’s an art form that both reflects and defines societies and generations. From mega-blockbusters that entertain the masses, to powerful heart-warming documentaries that uncover hidden truths, there are so many different ways film impacts us. Studying film in college is a great way to …
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financial aid

Common Mistakes Students Make With Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
With the cost of college tuition increasing every year, it has become uncommon for families in America to self-fund their students’ college education. Most students need at least some financial aid to help cover their tuition fees. Fortunately, there is plenty of financial aid available in the form of scholarships, grants and loans. Unfortunately, many …
You can cross your fingers, but what are the chances of you winning a scholarship?
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What Are My Chances of Winning a Scholarship?

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 4, 2025
Scholarships are, without a doubt, the best way to pay for your college education. But they can be a lot of work and daunting, which puts some people off. So what are your chances of winning a scholarship? Is it worth all the effort? What Are the Chances of Winning a Scholarship? The chances entirely …

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