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A Beginner’s Guide To Money Management In College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023

Learning to manage your money is key to staying financially healthy. Mastering money management skills are even more important for college students. For the first time ever, you’re solely responsible for your time, your work, your meals, and – perhaps most importantly – your money management. At a time when you’re just starting to build …

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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 …

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How Can Parents Start Saving For Their Child’s Higher Education?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s fair to say that one of the most daunting tasks a parent is burdened with is the prospect of paying for their child’s higher education. Concerns about finances already cloud our day-to-day lives, so setting aside a giant chunk of money to pay a future college tuition fee makes many parents anxious. With most …

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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 …

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Fun Things To Do With Your Money If You Didn’t Repay Your Student Loans

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Student loans can be very harsh. So many students have to take them out, and loans add up quickly. The average debt for college students is currently up to $37,000. But if that were all suddenly forgiven? What if you didn’t have to repay your student loans? What would you do with the money? That …

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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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4 Things You Need to Know About a Student Loan Before Signing

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Signing a student loan is a big responsibility for any new college student, even if you have a co-signer. While you do need the money to go to college, it’s important to understand a few things before you sign the dotted line. Here are four aspects you should know before signing to the student loan …

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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 …