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student loans

How Adverse Credit Affects Federal Student Loans

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it comes to student loans (or loans of any sort, really), credit history plays a large role. Many college-bound students won’t have a significant credit history, and will require a co-signer in order for lenders to loan them money. However, there are certain federal student loans that are geared more towards parents. Direct PLUS …
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scholarships

Scholarships For Cosmetology Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The field of cosmetology has grown tremendously over the past few years. With advancements in technology making cosmetic procedures more effective, safer and even more affordable than ever before, people are less hesitant about undergoing various types of beauty treatments. This means there is a growing demand for qualified cosmetologists. If this is a field …
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scholarship search & applications

How to Get Involved with Your Community and Earn Scholarship Application Kudos

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Community service not only helps your community, but it helps you too. Scholarship sponsors look forward to rewarding students who are active in their communities in any capacity. Their main goal is to offer financial support to students who are active in their communities and schools. These students are more likely to come back to …
scholarship search & applications

10 qualities that scholarship winners have

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 10, 2025
Key takeaways Scholarship winners share consistent traits. They research the scholarship thoroughly, stay organized, communicate well, and present their strengths and weaknesses with confidence. Strong scholarship applications won’t have cookie-cutter answers. Instead, they have clear, authentic stories that show who you are, what you value, and why you’re worth investing in. You may not win …
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questions & answers

GPA Costing You A Scholarship? 5 Ways to Boost Your Grades and Gain Financial Help

By Katy TripsesLast updated on December 22, 2022
With the cost of attending college continuing to skyrocket, financial aid in the form of scholarships is becoming more important than ever before. But many of these scholarships provided by the government, universities, and even private institutions rely on your grades. Many scholarships require a minimum GPA to earn assistance as well as keep it …
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scholarship search & applications

Scholarship Tip: Get to Know the Sponsor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Scholarships are a large part of the college search; students often choose colleges that offer them large amounts of scholarship money. Sometimes, scholarships amounts are large enough to fund a student’s entire tuition.  You are sure to have come across many tips and tricks for winning scholarships, but  students tend to overlook one of the …
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financial aid

FAQ About Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you are filling out your FAFSA, there are some factors that help calculate your personal EFC. Every student’s EFC is different. There is no “magic number” that will guarantee whether you will receive aid or not, but your EFC is a huge contributing factor! Listed below are some frequently asked questions regarding the EFC, …
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scholarships

College Scholarships for Business and Commerce Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The fields of Business and Commerce are probably some of the most sought-after majors today. In addition to being versatile, these two fields also offer a lot of scope for employment. Salaries for new graduates are also among the highest compared to many other fields. Unfortunately, a lot of students often drop out mid-way due …

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