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State Grants for Maine Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Maine has a few different college grants available to students, and the Finance Authority of Maine website (FAME) has over 100 scholarships listed that are dedicated to residents of the state. Here are some details you’ll need to know about eligibility for these grants and scholarships! Maine College Grants 1. Maine State Grant Program The Maine …

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How To Set Up a Scholarship Fund – 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Did you know that many scholarship awards are created by individuals or small nonprofits and organizations? If you want to create your own, whether to remember a loved one or help others, there are five questions you should ask yourself about how to set up a scholarship fund! #1. How Much Do You Want to …

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Scholarships for Returning Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, scholarships are not only meant for students who have recently graduated high school. Several awards are dedicated to those who decide to return to college after years or even decades! Here are just a few scholarships for returning students that you’ll want to look into. 1. Return2College Return2College is one award …

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Which Student Loans Will Be Forgiven First? 3 Factors That Take Priority

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Who qualifies for student loan forgiveness? What type of student loans will be forgiven? Which student loans will be forgiven first?  These are just some of the many questions that borrowers ask related to student loan forgiveness. It’s not surprising. Understanding how forgiveness works isn’t easy, with so many underlying conditions, requirements, and limitations related. However, …

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How Is Income Calculated For Student Loan Forgiveness

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

In case you’re wondering, yes, there are income limits for student loan forgiveness. There’s a reason for this. Imposing a student loan forgiveness income limit ensures that debt cancellation focuses on those who need it the most. The forgiveness program is designed so that only individuals and couples earning less than the specified limit qualify …

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Do You Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

The student loan forgiveness program is a huge boon to anyone struggling to pay off their student debt. But it only applies to qualified borrowers who meet certain criteria. Do you meet these criteria and do you qualify for student loan forgiveness? Read through the eligibility criteria to determine whether you qualify.  Do You Meet …

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Student Loan Disbursement?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Wondering how long does it take to get a student loan disbursement? Here’s the short answer to this common question. It can take between 1 and 3 weeks for federal student loans to disburse. Disbursement of private student loans can take between 2 and 10 weeks.  So why does it take so long for student …

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14 Important Financial Aid Questions You Must Ask

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Financial aid makes college affordable for most families in America. It’s almost impossible for most families in America to cover the cost of tuition using only their personal savings. Fortunately, financial aid is available that helps them bridge the gap between tuition and personal funds. If this is your first experience with college funding, it’s …

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State Grants for Iowa Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Are you graduating high school in Iowa? Or perhaps planning to attend a college in the state? Iowa offers quite a few grants, scholarships, and other financial aid opportunities for its students. Keep reading to find out what’s available. Iowa College Grants 1. Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship For students that have a gap between …

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Preparing for Loan Forgiveness You May Not Actually See

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Is President Biden’s promised student loan forgiveness coming through or not? Is it on hold temporarily or permanently? What happened? Those are just some of the many questions on all student loan borrowers’ minds.  If you are one of the many students eligible for student loan debt forgiveness, here’s what you need to know.  President …