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Top Companies That Offer Tuition Reimbursement

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025

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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Highest NIL Earners: Students with Successful Deals

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2023

Top athletes and 4.0 students aren’t the only ones who can get scholarships and other perks. With college athletes finally having a say over their name, image, likeness (NIL) and being able to earn money, there have been several huge deals and partnerships. Here are just some of the highest NIL earners—students who are profiting …

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9 Flexible Jobs for College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Making money in college is a must for many students – it’s necessary to afford tuition, fees, food, books, and every other cost that comes with higher education. And even if your tuition is already covered, a job during school could help you save up for fun, or for the future. However, finding jobs with …

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Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan: What it Means for You

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 5, 2023

On June 30th, 2023, the United States Supreme Court released its decision regarding the Biden Administration’s plan for student loan debt relief.  Under the original plan, those with student loan debt would be able to cancel up to $20,000 of the amount. It used the HEROES Act of 2003 which gives permission for the education …

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How To Negotiate Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

For many of you, you are already starting to receive college acceptance letters and scholarship offers. Some schools will offer you more money than others, that is a given. But what many people don’t know is that there is the possibility and opportunity that you can actually negotiate scholarships with colleges.  Can You Really Negotiate …

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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 March 24, 2025

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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Why College Athletes Should be (or Should NOT be) Paid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 22, 2023

The debate over why college athletes should be paid vs. why they shouldn’t, has been ongoing for several years. This conversation raises a lot of interesting and persuasive arguments on both sides. College athletes claim that their efforts contribute a lot to the sport as well as to their school’s reputation, often boosting enrollment rates. …

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Pros and Cons of Autopay for Loan Repayments

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 25, 2025

When it comes time to repay your loans, whether student loans, mortgages, or otherwise, you might have the option to set up “autopay.” But what is it? How does autopay work? And what are the benefits and downsides of the setting? What is Autopay? Autopay, or an automatic bill payment, is a setting that some …

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

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 4, 2025

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 …