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grants for college
financial aid

State Grants for Alabama Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023
  Are you planning on going to school in Alabama? This state has plenty of grant and scholarship programs for college! Here are a few you need to note, plus the information you need to apply to them. Alabama College Grants Alabama GI Dependents’ Educational Benefit Program The Alabama GI Dependents’ Educational Benefit Program is …
student loans

5 Student Loan Apps For Paying Off Debt Faster

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025
On average, student loan borrowers take about 20 years to pay off their loans. Living with debt hanging over your head for so long can be incredibly stressful. It also hampers your ability to spend your hard-earned money on fun things. Paying off student loans earlier rather than later can be a huge relief. As …
Christine Yuan Scholarship Winner
scholarships

Q&A Interview with Scholarship Winner Christine Yuan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $1,000 scholarship winner, Christine Yuan! We had a chance to interview her about her college planning experience. Here’s what she had to say. Tell us a little bit about yourself.  I will be a college freshman in the fall. I am spending this summer working. I …
Graduate receiving tuition reimbursement.
financial aid, scholarships

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 …
It's a myth that only top athletes and 4.0 students get scholarships
myths, scholarships

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 …
flexible jobs for college students.
questions & answers, scholarships

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 …
People negotiating.
scholarships

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 …
FAFSA Application Forms.
financial aid

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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