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Q&A: Can You Switch Lenders Before Closing?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Many borrowers have problems with their lender’s customer service or lack of it during the loan term. It’s not uncommon for them to ask ‘Can you switch lenders before closing your student loans?’ The answer to this question is yes you can switch loan servicers/lenders before closing either federal or private student loans. But there …
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Which Student Loans Will Be Forgiven First? 3 Factors That Take Priority

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Who qualifies for student loan forgiveness? What type of student loans will be forgiven? Which student loans will be forgiven first?  These are just some of the many questions that borrowers ask related to student loan forgiveness. It’s not surprising. Understanding how forgiveness works isn’t easy, with so many underlying conditions, requirements, and limitations related. However, …
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How Is Income Calculated For Student Loan Forgiveness

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
In case you’re wondering, yes, there are income limits for student loan forgiveness. There’s a reason for this. Imposing a student loan forgiveness income limit ensures that debt cancellation focuses on those who need it the most. The forgiveness program is designed so that only individuals and couples earning less than the specified limit qualify …
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is getting a temporary extension.
financial aid

Do You Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
The student loan forgiveness program is a huge boon to anyone struggling to pay off their student debt. But it only applies to qualified borrowers who meet certain criteria. Do you meet these criteria and do you qualify for student loan forgiveness? Read through the eligibility criteria to determine whether you qualify.  Do You Meet …
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10 Interesting Celebrity SAT Scores

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized test that high school students must take before applying to colleges. It’s hosted by the College Board and thousands of students take it each year before attending a community college or university. Have you ever wondered about famous people’s SAT scores? In a way, they’re just like …
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Hidden Gems Colleges: An Interview with Bill Staib

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 29, 2024
Every year, College Raptor releases a list of “Hidden Gems” College Rankings (in addition to the “Best Colleges” Rankings. We had some time to chat with College Raptor’s President and CEO William Staib about: Why College Raptor is important to him personally What “Hidden Gems” Colleges are How College Raptor users can use these lists …

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