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FAQ About Credit Scores And Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most students would not have had much opportunity to build their credit history by the time they are ready to start college. This begs a few questions – will having no or little credit make it that much more difficult to get a student loan? If you do manage to get a loan with no …
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Student Loan Scams: 4 Red Flags

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
With student loan debt soaring into the trillions, an unsolicited e-mail or phone call from a company claiming that they can help forgive and eliminate your student loan debt may seem like a dream come true. But beware—this dream is more likely to turn into a nightmare. Student loan scams are more rampant than you may …
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Education Dept. Plans to Reform Student Loan Repayment System Fall Through

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
12/19/2018 Nobody said that the government, federal student loans, student debt, and repayment plans were simple concepts. They interweave in often frustratingly complicated ways. More often than not, loans leave borrowers scratching their heads. When it comes time to their student loans, people are often confused and do not know how to even start repaying. …
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How Much Can You Take Out In Private Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
College is expensive. On top of tuition and board, a student needs to worry about balancing funds for food, college activities and other extra spending. After scholarships and grants, student loans can at least help cover the cost of tuition. Most federal student loans have limits in how much you can take out, but what …
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Where to Begin with Your Student Loan Repayments

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Paying off your student loans can become challenging very quickly as you juggle multiple loan payments every month. The only way to stay on top of it and avoid the risk of getting into default is by making a plan that works for you. Wondering where to begin? Here’s a step-by-step plan that will help …