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How to Look for Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 12, 2024
Most students find that they need to utilize multiple funding sources to pay for their college tuition. Generally, it’s best to exhaust federal aid, scholarships, then federal student loans. If you still have costs to cover after all of that, it might be time to start looking for private student loans. You have a couple …
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Tips to Stay Organized During the College Application Process

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 14, 2024
The college application process involves several different components – the transcript, essay, various forms, fees, test scores, letters of recommendation, application apps, potentially a college visit and an interview. For your college application to be successful, all of the individual components must fit together like pieces of jigsaw puzzle. The above is just for one …
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How to Improve Your Credit Score for Your Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 6, 2023
If you’re relying on student loans to fund your college education, it’s important to take steps to improve your credit score. It’s never too early to get started with building credit. Building strong credit takes time. It is not an overnight undertaking. It takes months and years. The sooner you start, the more time you …
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Scholarships for Students Who Live in Rural Areas

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 7, 2023
Cities aren’t the only places that could put you in the spotlight. Many homegrown American figures came from small towns and fly-over states. Coming from small town USA doesn’t make your dreams any smaller, or your goals any less desirable. The gateway for many rural folks’ success is enrolling in college. The problem? College is …
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8 Ways To Narrow Down Your College List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 12, 2024
If you’ve found yourself overwhelmed by the number schools you are interested, it’s time to narrow down that college list. It’s common to have a long list of options, but applying to too many can be expensive, stressful, and make it hard to give each application the attention it deserves. Whether you’re unsure where to …

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