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Scholarships For Students With PTSD

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

PTSD can be a debilitating condition, affecting individuals in many different ways. Recognizing this, many organizations and colleges also offer scholarships to students with PTSD. Ultimately, these organizations and colleges want to help them overcome their financial constraints and rebuild their lives. These organizations have scholarships for students with PTSD to help them achieve their …

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What It Means To “Borrow Only What You Need” For Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 12, 2025

Your application for a student loan starts with you filling up the FAFSA. The information that you submit through the FAFSA is then used to put together a customized loan package for you. Sometimes, your loan package includes a much higher amount than you actually need. Take Only What You Need While you can take …

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Myth: Scholarships Are Only For Students with Financial Need

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025

Some students don’t look into applying for scholarships and financial aid, assuming that since they aren’t considered impoverished, that they won’t be eligible. While there are scholarship opportunities that are dependent on a family’s financial need, there are also scholarship opportunities for anyone. Merit Scholarships Merit-based scholarships focus more on accomplishments, activities, demographics, and other …

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Scholarships for Chemical Engineering Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Chemical Engineering is a noble and potentially lucrative career path. Students interested in pursuing a degree in this field have a wealth of chemical engineering scholarships waiting for them. AIChE Scholarships Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies The AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) offers a host of scholarships for students pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering. …

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How to Lower Your Potential for Student Loan Debt

By Devin MorrisseyLast updated on March 24, 2025

Considering college? Wondering how you’re going to pay for it? Those student loans might look appealing, especially if you won’t see a bill until after graduation … Stop right there. Don’t sign up for a single loan just yet. First, consider the options we’re going to lay out in this article. According to Maryville University, …

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Four Sensible Money Habits all College Students Should Have

By Veselina DzhingarovaLast updated on March 24, 2025

As a college student, the way you manage your money now will have a significant impact on the rest of your life financially. Your habits now pertaining to borrowing, spending and saving will all affect your financial future, credit score, and your ability to manage your money as a graduate. Whether your credit rating is …

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Best Ways to Help You Narrow Down Your Scholarship Search

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 6, 2025

When it comes to paying for college, students quickly learn how vital scholarships are. However, starting the search can seem a little intimidating. With thousands upon thousands of scholarship opportunities out there, where do you even start? Here are a few ways to help narrow down your search. Local > State > National You can …

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Pros And Cons Of Being A Tutor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Becoming a tutor is a great way to earn some extra part time cash as a college student. In addition to being a satisfying part time job, it can be lucrative and offers considerable flexibility. You could tutor fellow college students, local high schoolers, or even middle schoolers too. But along with the positives, there …

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Scholarships for Girl Scouts

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025

Many colleges and universities across the United States go out of their way to offer scholarships specifically to Girl Scout Gold Award winners. Are you a Girl Scout? More specifically, did you earn the Girl Scout Gold Award for a special achievement? Then you should use this opportunity to get free money towards your college …

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Does Asking For Financial Aid Hurt Your Acceptance Odds?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025

One of the many questions on any college application form is whether or not you will be applying for financial aid. Many students, afraid of hurting their college admission chances, don’t ask for financial aid. This is more so if their application can best be described as ‘borderline’. Will asking for financial aid hurt their college …