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Scholarships for Students with Divorced Parents

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 26, 2025
Divorce is a sensitive topic for many. Understandably, a lot of high school students do not want to discuss this family situation with others. However, there are scholarships and awards out there for students who do have divorced parents to make your college-bound life a little bit easier. Here are just a few examples. 1. …
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What is Institutional Aid?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 26, 2025
There are a lot of terms when it comes to financial aid and one that you may have heard is “institutional aid.” Here’s what you need to know about this form of aid. What is Institutional Aid? Institutional aid, unlike federal aid, is money from your college or university. It’s often available to incoming students, …
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10 Scholarships for Finance Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 23, 2025
Majoring in finance is very popular, and for good reason. According to the NACE 2024 report, finance graduates are seeing higher-than-projected starting salaries at $63,907 and ranking among the top 10 most in-demand majors with employers. There’s a lot you can do with a finance degree, and the job outlook is looking good. Not to …
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FAQs About Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
Student loans are a big part of paying for college for many students, and with such importance comes a lot of questions. Here are some FAQs about student loans. Should I apply for scholarships, loans, or grants first? The best strategy is to first apply to all grant and scholarship opportunities that you are eligible …
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5 Mistakes That Cost You Financial Aid Money

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
Getting any financial aid can help make it easier for you to attend the college of your dreams without falling too deep into debt. With several financial aid opportunities that you can pursue, your goal should be to get the maximum financial aid that you are eligible for. Unfortunately, many students decrease the financial aid …
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What Counts As An “Asset” On The FAFSA?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025
When filing the FAFSA, you and your parents have to report certain assets Your assets are used to calculate how much need-based federal aid you are eligible for The FAFSA will verify your assets before calculating your eligibility To qualify for federal financial aid for college, you have to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application …
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Pros and Cons of Work Study Programs

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 5, 2025
While researching financial aid, and ways to pay for college, you might have come across the federal work study programs. They are great opportunities for students to earn experience and get paid for their work, but what about the drawbacks? Is work study right for you? Pro: Financial aid Work study programs pay their student …
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Can You Apply For Too Many Scholarships?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 22, 2024
You cannot apply to too many scholarships for college. While it is possible to win too many college scholarships, this issue is extremely rare. If you receive too many financial awards designed for tuition, students should reach out to their financial aid department and the scholarship provider regarding the next steps. Can You Apply to …

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