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Guide to Understanding financial aid award letters.
financial aid, questions & answers

Guide to Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 1, 2023
Understanding financial aid award letters can be confusing – especially since colleges and other organizations don’t have a single format! Every letter you receive will be slightly different as they use different formats, terminology, and numbers. So how do you make sense of it? This guide should be able to help! Types of Financial Aid …
what scholarships are out there
scholarship search & applications

How Many Scholarships Can One Person Get?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s time to be looking for scholarships, and you may be wondering, what’s the limit? How many scholarships can one person really get? There is actually no limit! So how many scholarships should you apply for? What kinds of scholarships should you look at? How Many Scholarships Can You Actually Get? There is no limit …
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The Gates Scholarship

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
On the lookout for scholarships? If you’re a minority, you’ll definitely want to look into the The Gates Scholarship. Here’s what you need to know about its history, how you can apply, and more. What is The Gates Scholarship? The Gates Scholarship is a “highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from …
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scholarship search & applications

7 Common Scholarship Information Requirements

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 26, 2024
Common scholarship requirements include your basic contact information, proof of high school graduation, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, financial details, and more. Every scholarship is different, from who it is for to the amount awarded. And while award applications can be similar, organizations will often have different scholarship requirements you’ll need to meet to apply. Before …
financial advice & planning

Credit Card Tips for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
A credit card is a powerful financial tool. And getting one in college offers multiple benefits. It offers you financial flexibility, so you’ll never get stuck without money at any time. You also get access to attractive rewards and perks on your purchases. Getting cash back or points on your credit card spends means you …
NFTS.
financial advice & planning

Should I Invest in NFTs to Pay for College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
You may have heard of the recent financial advice that recommends you invest in NFTs to help you pay for college. However, it’s important to know what exactly an NFT is and your options before making a decision. What are NFTs and How do They Work? An NFT, or a non-fungible token, is a virtual …
scholarships

When to Start Looking for Scholarships

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
When to start looking for scholarships? The short answer is: whenever you can! A common myth is that only high school seniors can or need to apply for scholarships. However, not only are scholarships available to all high school grade students, but they are for all college students too! There are billions of dollars in …

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