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State Grants for North Dakota

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 7, 2023

Are you thinking about staying in your home state of North Dakota and attending college? The state offers a few different financial aid programs to help its students afford the cost of higher education. We outlined a few of them below, plus provided links to additional resources and information about these programs. North Dakota State …

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Sibling Discount for College Going Away in 2024-2025 FAFSA

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is undergoing a number of changes and revisions for the 2024-2025 academic year. Being released in December 2023, some of the adjustments are making it easier for families and students to be eligible for the Pell Grant. However, in previous renditions of the FAFSA, the Department of …

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State Grants for New Mexico Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Are you planning to stay and go to college in New Mexico? Good news! New Mexico residents have quite a few state grants that can be used to make college more affordable. Keep reading to see the qualifications of some of them, plus more information about the state’s financial aid programs. New Mexico Grants 1. …

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State Grants for New Jersey Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

The state of New Jersey offers several grants and scholarships to resident students planning to stay in the state for college! Below is a list of some of them, plus additional resources and information you can take advantage of to make college more affordable for you and your family. New Jersey State Grants 1. Community …

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State Grants for Nebraska Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

If you are a resident of Nebraska and looking for grants or scholarships to assist with college expenses, you’re in luck! Nebraska has three programs available to students to help make attending college and university more affordable. Keep reading to learn more about what these programs entail plus resources to help you find additional information. …

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State Grants for Missouri Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Until just recently, Missouri did not have any grant programs for its students, but that has changed! The state now has several grants and scholarship programs to help make college more affordable within its borders. Below is an overview of some of the programs available, plus additional resources to help you find more information about …

Tips and Benefits of “The Better FAFSA”

By Hilary CairnsPublished on July 11, 2023

In 2021, the FAFSA Simplification Act was passed resulting in major changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Although some of these changes went into effect last year for the 2023-2024 award year, many of the major ones will be seen this year (2024-2025 award year). But what should you expect with …

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2024-2025 FAFSA Changes: What You Should Know About!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 2, 2023

Due to the FAFSA Simplification Act passed in 2021, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been undergoing some major changes in the past year. And it’s set to undergo some more for the 2024-2025 award year! This upcoming FAFSA is the biggest overhaul yet of the system, so students and their families …

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Grants That Can Help Reduce Student Loan Debt

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023

Paying off student loans completely can be very frustrating. It can take many years of saving money and juggling finances just to afford the monthly repayments. And even then, it can seem like you’ll never ever be debt-free. One way to reduce the burden of student loan debt is by availing of grants established for …

When Will I Get My Award Letter For Financial Aid?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 3, 2023

Most colleges sent out financial aid award letters about 1 – 3 months after receiving your FAFSA information. But this is not a hard and fast rule. The timeline for sending award letters for financial aid may vary among schools. Understanding the process will give you a better idea of when to expect your financial …