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What If My Family Can’t Meet Our EFC?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
A large number of families across the U.S. have trouble paying up the entire amount of their children’s tuition from their private funds—and they aren’t really expected to. Families turn to financial aid. This is usually in the form of federal student loans, scholarships, grants, and even private student loans. Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) is …
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Scholarships For Student Inventors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Everybody loves an inventor. It’s exciting to see what unexpected invention they will come up with next. However, inventions take time and money. A lack of either results in many potential inventors giving up their pursuit. To encourage student inventors to pursue higher education and hone their skills, several organizations and colleges offer financial support …
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ACT / SAT Pro Tip: Learn a New Word Every Day

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The higher your ACT / SAT test scores, the better your chances of getting accepted into the college of your choice, and the more scholarships you can be eligible for. With that in mind, it’s never too early to start preparing for the ACT or SAT, right? Even as early as freshman year you can …
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How Do I Get A Federal Student Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Knowing how to go about getting a federal student loan is a crucial step in the college application process. College tuition fees are out of reach of most families in America. The only way most families can afford to send their children to college is by taking some type of loan. When it comes to …
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What Is Entrance Counseling For Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Entrance counseling for student loans is a mandatory counseling session. Students are required to complete it before they can access the federal student loan that has been allocated to them. You will have to complete this counseling session this if this is the first time you are applying for Direct Subsidized or Direct Unsubsidized Loans. …
What should you do while waiting for your college acceptance letters
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4 Things to do While Waiting For College Acceptance Letters

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 18, 2024
Thousands of students wait anxiously each year for college acceptance letters, but the time between January and April shouldn’t be spent idly waiting. Students can tackle scholarship applications, grant applications, and financial aid requirements during this time period. High school seniors also shouldn’t let their grades or extracurricular involvement slip during this time period. Colleges …

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