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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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Your Guide to the Presidential Scholarship

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 7, 2025
Key Takeaway Receiving the Presidential Scholarship is considered one of the highest honors a high school senior can earn. This scholarship recognizes up to 161 students across the nation who have demonstrated excellence in academics, arts, or career and technical education (CTE). Students can apply for the Presidential Scholarship by invitation only. Eligible students will …
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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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Budgets Made Easy: The Best Free Budgeting Apps

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 4, 2025
“Where did my paycheck disappear to?” If you’ve ever found yourself asking this question, you’re not alone. Let’s be honest, keeping track of spending, paying off credit card debt, and saving for future goals is a LOT—especially as a college student. Budgeting will make it feel much more manageable. A good budget helps you control …
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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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