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College Scholarships for High School Juniors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 7, 2023

It’s never too early to start looking for scholarships to help cover the cost of college. The earlier you start, the more opportunities to earn some free money towards tuition, books, and other college costs. And, hey, every little bit can help! Applying for college scholarships for high school juniors is a great way to …

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8 College Scholarships for Women

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on October 10, 2024

Key Takeaways There are many scholarships available to support women pursuing a college degree. The chosen scholarships cater to diverse female students, including moms, women in tech, those studying culinary arts or STEAM, mental health advocates, public service students, and even female golfers. Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word essay or a video, …

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7 College Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 16, 2024

Finding scholarships can often feel like shopping for jeans. There are a plethora of options, but it’s hard to find the ones that work specifically for you. Some jeans may look like the perfect choice. However, a person must do more than just look at the jeans to determine if they are the perfect fit. …

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20 Incredibly Unique Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 31, 2024

They say that there is a scholarship for pretty much anything and there are thousands of scholarships available to students. But who said that searching for financial aid had to be boring? There are countless funny, silly, and unique scholarships out there waiting for you to apply for them. If you’re looking for something a …

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10 Interesting Scholarship Facts & Stats

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2024

Scholarships are free money* that the federal government, colleges and organizations of all sizes offer students to help pay for college. Scholarships may be awarded for academic accomplishments, athletic achievements, community service, ethnicity, or a number of other reasons. Some scholarships are one-time only while others are recurring. Scholarships are a great way to help …

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Financial Aid for Middle Class Families: Here’s How to Find It (6 Strategies)

By Tyler HakesLast updated on March 21, 2023

For many middle class families, applying for financial aid can seem like a cruel joke. You earn too much money to receive financial aid, but you don’t earn enough to write a check for college. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. But, don’t worry–there are options out there for you. I promise! College Raptor was designed to solve this …

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Scholarship Statistics: Where Most College Scholarships Come From (INFOGRAPHIC)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Let’s talk about college scholarship statistics. You’ve probably heard about them from your high school counselors, parents, and potential colleges, but what exactly are they? What do they do? How do they help? What is a scholarship? Essentially, scholarships award students “free money” to cover parts of their college education. Students don’t need to pay …

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What Happens if Students Save $1,000 Per Year on College

By Allison WignallLast updated on May 30, 2024

Let’s play a game of “what if” — what if every student (pursuing a bachelor’s degree) got an extra $1,000 per year for four years? Maybe it was through a grant, maybe a scholarship, or maybe books and supplies didn’t cost as much. Whatever the reason, in this hypothetical query each student $1,000 — a …

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What is a Net Price Calculator?

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

We all know that the sticker price for college is shocking. How many of us can actually write an annual check for $20,000, $40,000, $60,000 or more? That’s where the net price calculator comes into play. But what is a net price calculator? The difference between net price and sticker price The good news is …

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How to Reduce Tuition Costs for Out-of-State Students

By Jessica VelascoLast updated on December 22, 2022

The biggest drawback of attending an out-of-state public institution for many students is that you will be paying a higher price tag than your classmates who are from the state. So, how to reduce tuition costs you might ask? While attending a state school as an out-of-state student isn’t right for every student, if the …