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student loans

Tips For Getting The Lowest Student Loan Rates

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Did you know that private student loans have varying rates of interest? This means you can shop around for loans and find some pretty good deals. You cannot do this with federal student loans. Those rates are set for the year and are fixed for that particular year. They are also the lowest rates you …
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scholarship search & applications, student loans

What’s a cosigner—and why might you need one on your student loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 4, 2023
Alright, let’s imagine you applied for as many scholarships as you could, you submitted your FAFSA, and you qualified for some federal financial aid. What if you still don’t have enough money to pay for college? That’s when you might think about a private student loan. And for that, you’ll probably need a cosigner. What …
What if your Parent PLUS Loan was denied?
student loans

What Can Parents Do If They Have Been Denied A PLUS Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The PLUS Loan for Parents is a federal loan program that allows parents to borrow money to fund their child’s college education. One of the main criteria in determining the parent’s eligibility for PLUS is their credit history. While the requirements for PLUS are not as rigorous as most other types of loans, in order …
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careers & internships

How Colleges Are Offering Help With Career Assistance

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The job market is a highly competitive one, now more than ever. Fortunately, universities and colleges are rising to the occasion and offering their past students help with career assistance. Even if the student graduated from their school several years ago. College and Career Assistance Earlier too, colleges offered a full range of career assistance …
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Ways to Prepare for College Orientation

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
College orientation is exciting for so many different reasons. You get to choose your classes, meet your future classmates and teachers, and get a closer look at the facilities and the campus that you will call home for the next four years. There’s a lot to be excited about, but there’s also a lot to …
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careers & internships

10 Potential Careers for Biology Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Careers for biology majors range from jobs in biotechnology and healthcare to forensics, conservation, education, and more. If you are intrigued by the science of living things and have decided to major in biology, you will find several exciting careers and opportunities after you graduate. Some jobs may be field-based, while others may be focused on research and lab …

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