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State Grants for Hawaii Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Hawaii does not have a Department of Higher Education, but they still have grants available to college students! Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on attending college in the island state, and how you can find further information. Hawaii College Grants 1. UH Opportunity Grant For students who are attending the University …

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Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid: Making the Most of It

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025

Every year, hopeful students and their families face a common question: “How are we going to pay for college?” While a college degree can certainly open doors for future career opportunities, the fluctuating college tuition pricing trends can make the decision to attend college more difficult, especially if you don’t qualify for student aid. Fortunately, …

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State Grants for Georgia Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Did you know that Georgia has several scholarship, grant, and loan programs available to its students? We cover just a few of them below, plus include some information on how you can get further details on Georgia’s programs! Georgia College Grants 1. HOPE Scholarship The HOPE scholarship is a merit-based award for Georgia students. The …

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State Grants for Florida Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Florida has quite a few grants, programs, and scholarships to help students afford college in the state! We’ve listed a few of these below! Florida College Grants 1. Bright Futures Scholarship The most well-known scholarship program in Florida is the Bright Futures Scholarship which can cover up to 100% of tuition cost and is renewable …

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State Grants for Delaware Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023

Delaware has quite a few college grants and scholarships available to its students and updates its page regularly to keep individuals abreast of any new or removed awards. Keep reading to learn more about these awards, how you can apply, and further information about financial aid in the state. Delaware College Grants 1. Bradford Barnes …

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Congrats to Vivian Li – Winner of College Raptor $2500 Scholarship!

By Cat GallagherLast updated on August 2, 2023

Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $2,500 scholarship winner, Vivian Li! We had a chance to interview her about her college planning experience. Here’s what she had to say about how she was able to use College Raptor’s tools to help in her journey to college. Congrats again Vivian and we enjoyed …

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Having the College Money Talk: The $ vs. The College Choice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Choosing which college to apply to can be a daunting undertaking. There are about 5,300 colleges and universities in the U.S. The Programs, facilities and total cost of attending can vary significantly from one institution to another. How does a student choose which college to attend? Is a small liberal arts college a better choice …

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Alternative College Funding: 7 Ways to Pay Without Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025

With the rising cost of tuition, funding a college education can be challenging. In 2023-24, students paid an average of $28,840 to $46,730 for tuition and fees, housing and food, and allowances for books and supplies. And while student loans may be available from the federal government and private lenders, they come at a price. …

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Ballooning Tuition Fees: How To Meet The Steep Cost Of College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

For many students across America, the steep cost of tuition is the biggest deterrent to attending college. With tuition fees increasing every year and no corresponding increase in income, the cost of college becomes even more unaffordable every consecutive year. Most students are forced to take on thousands of dollars in student loans to cover …

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4 “Don’t Miss Dates” For Student Loan Forgiveness

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Student loan forgiveness has been on everyone’s mind since President Biden took office. Borrowers across the country finally got their wish when President Biden announced his long-awaited student loan forgiveness plan on August 24, 2020. The plan will forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loans for millions of middle-income to low-income borrowers. Borrowers who …