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A Beginner’s Guide to Student Loans

By Morgan StaubLast updated on March 3, 2025
You’re headed to college. You’ve decided that in order to help pay your steep tuition rates, student loans are the way to go. There’s only one problem: you don’t how to acquire a student loan. That may seem like a massive roadblock. But, after a quick run-through of some basic terminology and concepts involved in …
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College Scholarship Application Checklists: Search, Prep, Submit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The whole scholarship application process can be nerve-wracking. After you’ve gone through hundreds of scholarships opportunities and made a note of all the scholarships you qualify for along with their requirements, it’s then time to put together and submit your applications. Making things even more complicated is the fact that each scholarship opportunity has its …
Employers are now offering student loan relief programs to their employees
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Emerging Trend: Employers and Student Loan Relief Programs

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
In today’s day and age, student loan rates are climbing quickly. Therefore, it’s very important to have a plan to repay your debts once you graduate. There are so many different ways to acquire a loan nowadays. Whether it’s federal or private loans, variable or fixed interest rates, a large amount of students are getting …
A tuition-reimbursement program can send your money flying back
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What Are College Tuition-Reimbursement Programs?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 7, 2025
Key takeaways College tuition-reimbursement programs help students pay for college by covering part or all of their tuition. These programs are offered by employers, schools, or government initiatives. Tuition payment is usually asked for up front and reimbursed later. Eligibility can depend on employment status, GPA, and enrollment in approved programs. Benefits include less student …
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How Your Social Media Presence Impacts Your Scholarship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Your online presence is a powerful thing indeed. Many students work hard at getting good grades, writing a powerful essay, and making sure they tick all the scholarship requirement boxes, but the one area they completely overlook is their online presence. Unfortunately, a dubious digital presence can put your scholarship at risk. At one time social …
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Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Finding Great Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 24, 2024
You can find scholarships by using scholarship databases, meeting with your guidance counselor or college advisor, reviewing college-specific awards, and talking with your family and friends. With over 1.7 million scholarships and $46 billion dollars up for grabs, identifying awards you qualify for can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Here are …

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