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Take Advantage Of Work-Study Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Federal Work-Study programs are one more avenue you can explore as you look for ways to get the financial assistance you need to fund your college education. Work-study programs are federally funded programs that help students get part-time jobs so they can earn an income to put towards their college expenses. How Work-Study Programs Works Any …

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Missed Financial Aid Deadlines? Here’s What You Should Do

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Paying for college can be overwhelming and if you are looking for any type of financial assistance, staying on top of all those deadlines can be even more so. Besides keeping track of college application deadlines, scholarship deadlines, and financial aid deadlines, you also need to keep track of the special requirements for each one. …

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Should You Use Savings Bonds To Pay For College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You have big hopes and dreams for your children from the day they are born. One of those dreams is to help them pursue a career they love. You understand that a good career may require a college degree, but the cost of college scares you. You’re not alone here. Most parents start exploring their …

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How Independent Students Can Self-Fund Their College Education

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most undergrad students depend on getting at least some financial assistance from their parents but not all families can oblige. Sometimes, their financial situation just does not allow them to offer any significant help towards the cost of college tuition. Or perhaps a student is independent of any familial connections. If you find yourself in …

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Don’t Become Part of the Statistic: Educate Yourself about Financial Aid and Student Loans Early!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are two shocking statistics that have people worried about the price of college. 1) The average American college student graduates with nearly $37,000 in student loan debt. 2) Collectively, Americans owe nearly $1.3 trillion in student loan debt. Those are pretty scary numbers, to say the least. So how do you avoid becoming part …

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What Happens to Financial Aid for Transfer Students?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 4, 2023

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, about 33% of students choose to transfer schools at least once within their collegiate career. While transferring schools may make you happier in the long run, it’s no easy task, and shouldn’t be done lightly. In fact, a big consideration transfer students might forget about in the shuffle is …

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What Can Prevent You from Being Eligible for Federal Financial Aid?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 4, 2024

College costs a lot, and that means that students have to come up with money to afford those costs. The federal government is the largest source of financial aid for college students. Therefore, many college students end up taking out federal aid in some form. However, there are rules and eligibility requirements students must follow …

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Should I Apply for Financial Aid After I Get Accepted or Before?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

The financial aid process may heap more stress atop an already trying time for many high schoolers. However, if done correctly, financial aid applications can be completed without stress. The months leading up to your freshman year of college will whiz by. It can seem like there’s not enough time to do everything. Because of …

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What Counts As “Demonstrated Need” For Financial Aid?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

There is a common misconception in the minds of many college students: They believe they do not qualify for need-based aid based on their family’s income. But the definition of “need” is actually a little more flexible than what income bracket your parents’ finances fall into. When a college or scholarship requires you to show …

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Financial Aid Timeline: Know What to Do and When

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 13, 2024

The financial aid process can be a bit daunting. Different forms of aid have different formalities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines. The key to benefiting from the various financial aid opportunities is to understand and keep track of the requirements and deadlines. Financial aid is typically distributed on a first come first served basis, so the …