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7 Christmas Break Jobs for Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

While you may not think you have enough time for a job over your Winter or Christmas break (it’s often just a few weeks after all!), you might be pleasantly surprised! There are quite a few positions you could tackle in a short time period while you’re home visiting family for the holidays. We put …

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How to Get Financial Aid Back After Suspension

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Losing your federal financial aid funds can be difficult in college. Especially if you rely solely on them for your tuition payments. You can get suspended for a variety of reasons but the good news is that you can get your financial aid back after suspension depending on your situation. If you have found yourself …

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10 Great Ways to Make Money Over Winter Break

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 7, 2024

When winter break rolls around, high school and college students may find themselves wanting to make some extra cash before the spring semester. You can use this money for holiday gifts, savings, or just your overall living expenses. Students may find it difficult to get hired for a short period, but there are plenty of …

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Having the College Money Talk: The $ vs. The College Choice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Choosing which college to apply to can be a daunting undertaking. There are about 5,300 colleges and universities in the U.S. The Programs, facilities and total cost of attending can vary significantly from one institution to another. How does a student choose which college to attend? Is a small liberal arts college a better choice …

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Alternative College Funding: 7 Ways to Pay Without Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 10, 2024

With the rising cost of tuition, funding a college education can be challenging. In 2023-24, students paid an average of $28,840 to $46,730 for tuition and fees, housing and food, and allowances for books and supplies. And while student loans may be available from the federal government and private lenders, they come at a price. …

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Ballooning Tuition Fees: How To Meet The Steep Cost Of College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

For many students across America, the steep cost of tuition is the biggest deterrent to attending college. With tuition fees increasing every year and no corresponding increase in income, the cost of college becomes even more unaffordable every consecutive year. Most students are forced to take on thousands of dollars in student loans to cover …

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Pros and Cons of Autopay for Loan Repayments

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

When it comes time to repay your loans, whether student loans, mortgages, or otherwise, you might have the option to set up “autopay.” But what is it? How does autopay work? And what are the benefits and downsides of the setting? What is Autopay? Autopay, or an automatic bill payment, is a setting that some …

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7 Ways to Master Money Management in College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 15, 2024

For many, college is the first time being away from home. You are in charge of making independent decisions regarding how you spend your time, what you eat for dinner, when you do your laundry, how late you stay up, and most importantly—how you manage your money. In order to set yourself up for financial …

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How To Pay for College When Times Are Tough

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 1, 2023

College is expensive and the price of tuition increases every year. Most families across America find it difficult to cover the full cost of college from their savings. And this is even during normal times. When finances are tight, paying for college becomes even more stressful. With stiff competition for limited resources, families have to …

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What Colleges Offer the Most Endowment for Students?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Endowment helps students afford college tuition. Harvard, Yale, and Stanford are among the universities and colleges that offer the most endowment for their students. Here’s what endowment means and how much every school has available for the designated year: What is College Endowment? College endowment is the amount of money a school receives in donations. …