student loans

What You Should Know About Biden’s New Student Loan Plan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

On January 10, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) proposed a revised pay as you earn repayment plan. This was prompted by the temporary pause on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness. The proposed plan is the Education Department’s latest attempt to make student loan repayments more affordable. If it comes through, it would reduce …

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30 Motivational Quotes for College Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 11, 2023

Are you feeling down while you’re in college? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and we have all been there. Whether you’ve failed a class, didn’t do well on your test, or just missed home, it can be difficult to have extra motivation throughout the semester. Here are some of our favorite motivational and inspiring quotes …

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Handshake Platform: The New “LinkedIn” for Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 11, 2023

Finding full-time positions after you graduate from college is easier said than done. Ask loads of college students that have graduated in the last few years. There are so many job boards and listing sites with open positions, but it can be so confusing to keep up with them all. You have to sign up …

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4 Interesting Educational Trends

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 5, 2023

Education trends are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the time. We’ve seen marked shifts in education trends over the past twenty to thirty years. As we enter 2023, it’s interesting to take a look at current trends in education and how they came about.  4 Current Education Trends   1. Focus On Soft Skills  …

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10 College Goals Every Student Needs to Succeed

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 4, 2023

The goal for many high school students is to get accepted into college. They think about it all throughout their high school career and maybe even have their dream school already picked out. But what about your goals after you’ve reached that one? It’s important to think about short-term and long-term goals as a college …

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6 Last Minute College Application Tips (Including a Checklist!)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 21, 2024

The final stretch of the college application season is here, and you’re just a few clicks away from crossing the finish line! This is an exciting yet intense time for high school seniors everywhere, as you wrap up applications that stand for months (if not years) of hard work, dedication, and planning. Your college application …

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10 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

College textbooks are necessary for your courses and can be expensive. The average student is spending $628 to $1,471 on textbooks a semester.  If you’re paying for college out of pocket or taking out loans, that number adds up over the 4 years you’re in school. And when you get to graduate school, it can …

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The Financial Aid Gap: Do You Have Funds for The Next Semester?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 14, 2023

Have you checked your student funding for the next semester? If you haven’t checked, now’s the time to do that. It’s always a good idea to check your student loan funds at the end of the semester. That way, if you’re experiencing a financial aid gap, you still have some time to find a way …

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10 Places Where to Sell Used Textbooks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

You did it! You have finally made it to the end of the semester and it’s time to purge all your unwanted things from your courses. After spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks for this semester, don’t just throw away that money! Did you know you could sell your used textbooks to make some of …