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State Grants for Illinois Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

The state of Illinois has several grants available to students within the state. We’ll cover some of them below and supply further resources so you can get more information on financial aid available to Illinois students. Illinois College Grants 1. Monetary Award Program (MAP)  MAP is available to Illinois students who have demonstrated financial need …

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State Grants for Idaho Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 24, 2025

The state of Idaho offers a number of grants, scholarships, and programs that can help make college more affordable. Here are some details and resources to help you get started! Idaho College Grants 1. Idaho Opportunity Scholarship The Idaho Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $3,500 each academic year and it is renewable (for up to …

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State Grants for Hawaii Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Hawaii does not have a Department of Higher Education, but they still have grants available to college students! Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on attending college in the island state, and how you can find further information. Hawaii College Grants 1. UH Opportunity Grant For students who are attending the University …

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State Grants for Georgia Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Did you know that Georgia has several scholarship, grant, and loan programs available to its students? We cover just a few of them below, plus include some information on how you can get further details on Georgia’s programs! Georgia College Grants 1. HOPE Scholarship The HOPE scholarship is a merit-based award for Georgia students. The …

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State college grants for Florida students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 10, 2026

Key takeaways: Florida has several state grants for its college students, including need-based and merit-based awards. Bright Futures is a merit-based scholarship which can cover up to 100% of tuition and fees at public institutions in the state. Most financial aid in Florida requires you to complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) and Free …

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Congrats to Vivian Li – Winner of College Raptor $2500 Scholarship!

By Cat GallagherLast updated on August 2, 2023

Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $2,500 scholarship winner, Vivian Li! We had a chance to interview her about her college planning experience. Here’s what she had to say about how she was able to use College Raptor’s tools to help in her journey to college. Congrats again Vivian and we enjoyed …

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Alternative College Funding: Ways to Pay Without Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 1, 2025

Key takeaways: Many take out student loans to help afford the cost of college, which averages $38,270 every year. Some alternatives to student loans include scholarships and grants, work-study, and savings. Complete the FAFSA each year to be considered for federal grants and institutional scholarships, which don’t have to be paid back. With the rising …

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State Grants for Connecticut Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Connecticut has two different, but similar, programs to help students afford college, in addition to offering loans and veterans benefits. Here’s what you need to know about them and how you can find additional information in the state. Connecticut College Grants 1. Roberta B. Willis Need-Merit Scholarship Program  For students who are graduating high school …

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State Grants for Colorado Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Colorado has a few different state grants, scholarships, and financial aid programs that can help students make college more affordable, including the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI). Find them listed below. Colorado College Grants 1. Matching Student Scholarship Grants COSI was introduced in 2015 with the idea of helping Colorado students with the cost of …

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State Grants for California Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023

California has several college grants and financial aid programs for its students and parents. Here’s a list of some of them to get you started. California College Grants Cal Grant These California grants (which do not have to be repaid) are for students who are going after an undergraduate degree, attending a vocational school or …