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Should I Lower My Monthly Student Loan Payments Or Not?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to student loan repayment, there is no one way that works best for everyone. How much of your monthly payment you can afford to pay back depends on several factors, primarily your monthly income and the total cost of your rent and utilities. This can differ widely from one individual to another. …

ACT & SAT

How to Memorize Math Formulas for the ACT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

While the SAT will provide math formulas for you, the ACT will not—therefore, you’ll have to memorize the formulas yourself. This can make many students nervous, especially if math isn’t their strong suit. Fortunately there are ways to make memorization easier. Know Your Formulas The likelihood of developing better recall is always higher when you …

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Where To Learn About Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The transition into college means thinking about factors you might not have considered before: one of the largest factors is money. The college financial aid process can be complex, especially if you’re new to it. Not taking the time to understand how it works or how much financial aid you are eligible for could result …

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The Benefits Of Signing Up For Student Loan Auto-Pay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you sign up for auto-pay you are in effect giving the bank permission to withdraw money from your bank automatically to make your monthly student loan repayments. Benefits to Student Loan Auto-Pay Choosing auto-pay has several benefits. The first is the sheer convenience of knowing that your payments will be made for sure every …

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FAQS About Community Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Community colleges are public higher education institutions that primarily aim to make educational opportunities affordable and accessible to all. Growing more and more popular are 2+2 programs, where students spend two years at a community college then transfer to a 4-year college/university to finish out their education. It’s a popular way of saving money while …

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More Bizarre College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You already know about these 5 bizarre college majors. Well, the list is much longer than that. We’ve found a few more bizarre majors for you to look through. If you have not been able to find something that interests you from among the common majors, you may find one that piques your interest in …

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3 Major Benefits Of Paying Off A Student Loan Sooner Rather Than Later

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many students don’t worry about their student loans until about six months after they graduate. Deferring your student loans and paying them back at a later date is an option that works for some, but there are definite benefits to paying off a student loan sooner rather than later. Below are a few reasons why …

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5 Things You Should Know About A College Before You Accept

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve received acceptance letters from multiple colleges and now it’s time to select one from among these. This is no easy decision. Every college is sure to have some features that drew you to applying to them in the first place. Now it’s time to select that one college where you will spend your next …

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How To Track Your Student Loan Repayment Progress

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

As graduation nears, life can get really hectic. You spend time looking for a job and housing. You’re generally trying to fend for yourself. In all of this, it is easy to lose track of where you are at with your student loan repayment progress. Unfortunately, lenders are not very forgiving. One late payment and …