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What are the differences between need blind and need aware?
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What Is The Difference Between Need-Aware And Need-Blind Admission Policies?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 10, 2024
Is applying to a need-aware or need-blind school better? While need-aware schools will take your financial decision into account during the admission process, need-blind schools only focus on your academics. Both of these financial aid policies have their benefits and drawbacks, but the best fit will vary from student to student. It all depends on …
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3 Very Helpful FAFSA Tips

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Filling out the FAFSA form is one of the best things you can do when you are looking for financial assistance for your college education. Unfortunately, every year, students keep making the same mistakes, which results in them losing out on money that they could have had access to. These tips will help you maximize …
Should you lower your student loan payments?
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Should You Lower Your Student Loan Payments Or Not?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
For many college students, student loans are inevitable. That also means someday repaying those loans, budgeting for repayment, and dealing with interest rates. When it comes to whether or not you should lower your student loan payments, there is no one answer that is right for everyone. In general, lowering loan payments is not recommended …
When should you start your college visits?
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When Should You Start Visiting Colleges?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 17, 2024
As you start to think about attending college in the coming years, you’re often presented with the question: when to start visiting colleges? While there’s no single “best” time to begin your campus tours, there are a few recommendations depending on where you are in your college search. Below, we highlight why it’s important to …
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Believing In These Two Student Loan Repayment Myths Can Cost You

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
With several myths about student loan repayment floating around, it can often become difficult to separate fact from fiction. Here are two of the more common student loans repayment myths that college students believe in because they offer some sort of hope. Unfortunately, believing in these falsehoods can cost you considerably. Student Loan Repayment Myth …
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Common FAFSA Errors Parents Make

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Considering your FAFSA application will ultimately impact the amount of financial assistance you may receive, it is crucial to make sure that it is filled carefully, correctly and completely. If there are mistakes or missing information, your child may not get the complete financial assistance that they are entitled to. Make sure to avoid these …

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