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Having a college mentor is very important.
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Why Having A Mentor In College Is So Important

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
A college mentor can have an indelible impact on the life of a student in many different ways. Check out some of the reasons why having a mentor in college is so important. Gives Your Confidence A Boost When You Need It Most With a rigid curriculum, nonstop exams and assignments, and plenty of studying, …
Here are things you can do to keep you from defaulting on your student loans
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3 Ways You Can Keep From Defaulting On Your Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
As graduation day approaches, you can’t help feeling a sense of anticipation and excitement as you look forward to getting a job and being more independent. It’s an empowering feeling. But, paying those dreaded bills is just one of the many responsibilities that come with that independence. It’s also time to figure out how you …
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How Do Student Loans Work?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
Attending college is expensive and most families simply cannot afford to fund their children’s higher education without some form of financial assistance. While scholarships and grants can help greatly, they are not often enough to cover all the expenses involved. There are the tuition fees, rent and boarding, text books, transportation, miscellaneous college fees, and …
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How And When To Defer Your Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
A deferment gives you temporary relief from making your federal student loan payments and is one of the best solutions when you are struggling to make the payments on time. But when and how do you defer payments on your student loans? What is Deferment? It is important to understand that a deferment does not …
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Missed Financial Aid Deadlines? Here’s What You Should Do

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Paying for college can be overwhelming and if you are looking for any type of financial assistance, staying on top of all those deadlines can be even more so. Besides keeping track of college application deadlines, scholarship deadlines, and financial aid deadlines, you also need to keep track of the special requirements for each one. …
Should you use savings bonds to pay for college
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Should You Use Savings Bonds To Pay For College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You have big hopes and dreams for your children from the day they are born. One of those dreams is to help them pursue a career they love. You understand that a good career may require a college degree, but the cost of college scares you. You’re not alone here. Most parents start exploring their …
How do independent students self-fund their college education
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How Independent Students Can Self-Fund Their College Education

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025
Most undergrad students depend on getting at least some financial assistance from their parents but not all families can oblige. Sometimes, their financial situation just does not allow them to offer any significant help towards the cost of college tuition. Or perhaps a student is independent of any familial connections. If you find yourself in …

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