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What Is Your Student Aid Report Telling You?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The SAR or Student Aid Report is a document you will receive after you have submitted your FAFSA application. This document is based on your answers to the questions on the FAFSA and includes information regarding the type and amount of financial aid that is available to you from the federal government and the schools …

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4 Tips to Finding your First Student Loan

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 25, 2025

Starting your search for student loans can be a daunting task, but it’s a good feeling when you’ve found your first. Here are 4 tips for how to find student loans. Think About Federal vs Private Loans Your first stop in the student loan process should be the FAFSA or the Free Application for Federal …

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How To Save Money On Your Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025

Finances can be especially tight during the first few months after graduation. Even if you’re lucky to get a job immediately, chances are you’ll be earning a starting salary. That has to cover your rent, food, and utility costs. Most new grads barely have enough money left over to cover their loan repayments. However, those …

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6 Myths About Federal Student Loans

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on March 24, 2025

Taking on student loans is how many college students can afford to go to college. They are often part of financial aid packages from colleges and universities. These student loans can seem daunting, especially with student debt being the highest it’s ever been. But one of the best ways to make something less scary is …

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2 Important Things To Understand About Your Financial Aid Offer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Your financial aid offer plays a key role in deciding which college you will ultimately attend. Obviously, you will want to attend a college that not only offers you the program and environment you are looking for but also offers you the best financial aid possible. But when you open up the financial aid offers, …

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Myths about Student Loan Refinance and Consolidation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Necessary knowledge of student loans doesn’t end after you’ve applied and accepted the granted loans. After college, whether you graduate or leave early, you will be responsible for repaying those amounts so it pays to understand how to do that, which may include loan refinance and consolidation. However, there are a lot of myths floating around …

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6 Effective Ways to Cut Down College Expenses

By Dana JandhyalaLast updated on February 1, 2023

Getting a college degree is not cheap, and the cost of higher education has been rising steadily over the years. Most students graduate with heavy debt and struggle to pay back loans they’ve taken to finance their college expenses. Is there any way to cut down these costs and reduce your financial burden? Definitely. Let’s …

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Scholarships for Students with ADD

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When searching for scholarships, it’s truly important to do your research to see what is out there. For those with learning disabilities such as ADD, you may find there are quite a few options available to you. Here are just a few scholarships you might want to consider applying for. DisABLEDperson, Inc. Scholarship Amount: $2,000 …

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Scholarships for Architecture Majors

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Walking into the world’s biggest cities, it is clear to see the impact of constantly evolving architecture. As we move forward in society, we continually discover better and more innovative ways to build things. The people who do that, those architects, have some pretty cool scholarships to help get them through school. A skilled architect …

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Why You Should Consider NOT Taking Your Full Student Loan Award

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

For many students, being awarded financial aid from a school can be a lifesaver. College, as everyone knows, is very, very expensive, and any extra penny helps make it more affordable. However, some decide to forego their full financial award and pay more out of pocket. This may seem ridiculous on the surface, but there …