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Here are a few tips to increase your admission chances and get accepted into the college of your choice.
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Tips to Help You Beat The Admissions Odds

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
With the number of college applications far outnumbering the number of places available every year, colleges can afford to be super picky during the selection process. They set the benchmark very high so only the best of the best meet their stringent criteria. While getting accepted into the college of your choice may seem like …
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Do Student Loans Hurt Your Credit Score?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 15, 2024
By itself, taking out a student loan will not hurt your credit score. In fact, simply taking out a student loan will neither hurt nor benefit your credit score. How you handle your loan payments it what will impact your credit. If you miss a payment for any reason, that will hurt your score. On …
There are plenty of advantages to attending a community college
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Advantages Of Enrolling In A Community College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 1, 2023
There are numerous myths that dissuade students from attending a community college. Unfortunately, the negative stigma attached to enrolling in community colleges overshadows the potential benefits that these colleges offer. From saving a significant chunk on tuition fees to the opportunity for low-risk exploration and access to specialized training programs, enrolling in community college offers …
Working a government or nonprofit job, like a firefighter, is one way to qualify for student loan forgiveness
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How Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Works

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
With the cost of college tuition becoming more expensive every year, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for students to realize their higher education dreams without taking a loan. However, while this solves one problem it does create another in that students bear the burden of having to return that loan with a huge interest …
You can get financial aid for online college.
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Can You Get Financial Aid for Online Colleges?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Yes, students who enroll in online programs can get financial aid for online college. It’s actually (most of) the same financial aid options that are available to on-campus students. As with students studying at a traditional institution, online students can apply for Federal Student Loans, Scholarships and Grants, Private Loans and College-Sponsored Aid. Federal Student …
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What Happens to Financial Aid for Transfer Students?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 4, 2023
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, about 33% of students choose to transfer schools at least once within their collegiate career. While transferring schools may make you happier in the long run, it’s no easy task, and shouldn’t be done lightly. In fact, a big consideration transfer students might forget about in the shuffle is …

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