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A FAFSA Mobile App May be On the Way!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

12/21/17 No one will deny that college is an expensive investment. But what people don’t talk about nearly as often are the financial aid opportunities available to students that can make college a reality. Conversations automatically go towards student loans and the astronomical national debt, but not towards federal student aid. In fact, studies have …

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5 Scholarships For Students With Autism / Aspergers

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 30, 2023

Scholarships for autistic students aim to make it easier for students diagnosed with autism or Asperger’s to achieve their post-secondary goals. Several organizations have established generous autism college scholarships to offset the cost of college for autistic students. We’ve put together 5 scholarships for students with autism or Asperger’s. Some autism college scholarships are also …

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5 Scholarships For Athletes

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 12, 2025

Athletic scholarships are some of the most competitive scholarships out there, with some of the top athletes in every field hoping to get college funding. The good news is, there are plenty of athletic scholarships that you can apply for, whether you are a baseball, football, or basketball player or your strength lies in swimming, …

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Scholarships for Film Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025

There’s no denying that there’s a lot of glamour and excitement associated with a career in film, but before you can get to that stage, you will have to put in several years of hard work and serious studying. Majoring in film is not cheap either. Fortunately, there are several scholarships you can apply to, …

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Eagle Scout and Boy Scout Scholarships

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 31, 2023

Have you spent much of your childhood as a Boy Scout? Did you recently reach the rank of Eagle Scout or on the path to it? These scholarships may just be right up your alley, then! Make sure to mark your calendar with deadlines for these Eagle Scout college scholarships so you don’t miss out …

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Why You Should Go After Scholarships With Smaller Awards

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025

Now this might sound counter-intuitive. You want to earn as much in scholarships as you can, so you can avoid taking out huge student loans. So why bother with scholarships that only pay out $100 or other smaller amounts? Shouldn’t you focus your attention and efforts on the big money-givers? Here are two big reasons …

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Don’t Think You Can Afford College? Look At The Net Price

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Have you hesitated to include a college on your shortlist only because the fees quoted on the brochure seem completely unaffordable? It may be time to reconsider. A college that seems way too expensive for you, may in fact be surprisingly affordable. Sticker Price vs. Net Price The fact is there are two prices for …

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How to Balance College Cost With Value

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you worried about going into debt to attend college? You’re absolutely not alone. Thousands of students fret over this and some even skip college out of fear of debt. However, there are ways to help you look at cost versus value when it comes to your education. Cost vs. Value When it comes to …

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How Financial Aid And Work Study Affect Each Other

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025

All students who submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), are awarded some sort of financial aid by the federal government. The financial aid offered is different for every student. Your package is calculated based on the information you provided on the FAFSA form.  The financial aid package typically includes a combination of scholarships, …

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Parents’ Change of Income Can Affect Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025

When you fill in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you have to provide detailed information about your family finances and assets as on the day you submit the application. Your Student Aid Index (SAI) and financial aid eligibility are calculated based on the information you provide. But what if something changes? What …