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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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Top Companies That Offer Tuition Reimbursement

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Tuition reimbursement is one of those little-known perks that many companies offer their employees. Companies that offer tuition reimbursement generally agree to pay eligible employees a set amount or a percentage of their college costs. This is great news for students who are struggling to get out from under their student loan debt. There’s no …

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Types Of College Financial Aid That Don’t Have To Be Paid Back

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

There are several different types of financial aid for college. Some of these are free, while others need to be paid back with interest. Scholarships, grants, and work study are the three main financial aid types that don’t need to be paid back. Loans are the main type of financial aid that needs to be …

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7 Common FAFSA Mistakes to Avoid

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) gives you access to different types of financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and loans. However, making a mistake on your FAFSA application can cost you money, especially if you require need-based aid to attend. Unfortunately, these errors are not uncommon. Every year, hundreds of students lose …

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What is the CSS Profile Deadline for the Upcoming School Year?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 14, 2024

The CSS Profile opens on October 1 every year but the deadline for submission varies among schools Most colleges set the deadline between January 1 and March 31 for regular decision students The College Board publishes an updated list every year of all the colleges that require the CSS Profile The CSS profile deadline varies from one …

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Financial Aid Modeling: The What and Why

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During your research into financial aid and endowment, you might have come across the phrase “financial aid modeling” This, by itself, sounds boring to the average student, but it actually is referencing the models colleges and universities use to determine how much financial aid they can offer their students. Here’s what you need to know …

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How to Check Your FAFSA Status

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Once you submit your FAFSA application, you may be tempted to check its status frequently. Here’s how to quickly check your application status online.  Log in to your FAFSA account Click the My FAFSA page See your current application status Now that you know the quick and easy steps on how to check your FAFSA …

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Can I Delete My FAFSA?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether or not you can delete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) depends on where you are in the process. If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can delete it. But if it was already sent in, you cannot delete your FAFSA. It’s essential that you get the information correct on your …

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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. …