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Do You Have to Be Religious to Attend a Religiously Affiliated School?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
Contrary to what the name implies, you don’t have to be religious to attend a religiously affiliated school. Religiously affiliated schools typically have diverse student cohorts just like any other secular school. These schools accept students who are non-religious as well as students from other religions. So, what exactly is a religiously affiliated school and …
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State Grants for California Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023
California has several college grants and financial aid programs for its students and parents. Here’s a list of some of them to get you started. California College Grants Cal Grant These California grants (which do not have to be repaid) are for students who are going after an undergraduate degree, attending a vocational school or …

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. to Acquire College Raptor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 10, 2023
Expands Advice and Insight Capabilities to Help Families Plan for College IOWA CITY, Iowa & PROVIDENCE, R.I– Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) today announced a definitive agreement to acquire online college planning platform College Raptor, Inc. Terms were not disclosed. College Raptor, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Iowa City, is an innovative college planning …
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Best Design Your Own Major Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Not sure what you want to major in? Or perhaps several majors sound good to you? Or maybe your desired career needs a little bit of column A and a little bit of column B when it comes to your education? No matter which category you fall into, you have options! One choice is to …
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State Grants for Arkansas Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023
The state of Arkansas has several grants available to college students! If you’re planning on studying in Arkansas, these are definitely awards you should check out! Arkansas College Grants Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship awards different amounts depending on the students’ year in college, varying from $1,000 for first years to …
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State Grants for Arizona Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023
The State of Arizona currently has two financial aid programs available to residents and students. Here’s what you need to know about each and how you can apply for college grants. Arizona College Grants Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program The Arizona Teacher Student Loan Program is a forgivable loan for students who are interested in …
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State Grants for Alaska Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023
Are you planning to attend college in Alaska? There are only two grant and scholarship programs in the state, but here’s what you need to know about financial aid and state grants in Alaska. Alaska College Grants Alaska Education Grant The Alaska Education Grant (AEG) is need-based and awards between $500 and $4,000 per academic …
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State Grants for Alabama Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023
  Are you planning on going to school in Alabama? This state has plenty of grant and scholarship programs for college! Here are a few you need to note, plus the information you need to apply to them. Alabama College Grants Alabama GI Dependents’ Educational Benefit Program The Alabama GI Dependents’ Educational Benefit Program is …

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