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Understanding Financial Aid Disbursement Dates

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 7, 2025
Key Takeaways: Financial aid disbursement dates often range from a few days before classes start to several weeks into the semester. Students might qualify for early disbursement if the school offers it, and they meet certain requirements. If you have financial aid money left over after you’ve paid your college bill, you’ll receive a refund …
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Where to Find Financial Assistance for Home Schooling

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 21, 2025
Key Takeaways: Many states offer financial assistance in the form of educational vouchers, scholarships and grants for home schooling families, however programs vary widely in terms of eligibility and requirements. The best place to find these programs is to search your state’s education department website. Homeschooling has become increasingly more popular in recent years, with …
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50+ Common Discounts for College Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 12, 2025
Key Takeaway: From covering tuition to the cost of living, college is expensive—but student discounts can help relieve some of that burden. Wondering if your favorite brands offer student discounts? We’ve broken down 50 student discounts into these categories: Tech & Software Entertainment Food & Dining Transportation Insurance Cell Phones Memberships & Subscriptions Retail Fitness …
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35 Interesting FAFSA Stats All Students Should Know

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 28, 2025
As a college planning platform, we talk a lot about FAFSA. And while it’s commonly recommended that EVERY student fills out the FAFSA, only around 50% actually do. That means another 50% of students attending higher education are likely leaving potential aid on the table. We thought it would be interesting to cover some of …
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Empowering Students: The Importance of Financial Aid Awareness Month

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 15, 2025
Every February, Financial Aid Awareness Month rolls around to remind us just how life-changing financial aid is for college-bound students and their families. This initiative is about opening up opportunities that bring your college dreams closer to reality. It’s the bridge that connects your ambitions to possibilities through grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans. Financial …
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What Happens If You Can’t Afford Your Early Decision School?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on December 9, 2024
If you were accepted to, but can’t afford, your Early Decision school, you’re not obligated to attend. It’s one of the few reasons why colleges and universities release accepted students from the “binding” agreement. Below, we review everything you need to know about Early Decision applications and what your options are if you don’t receive …

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