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State Grants for South Dakota College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 31, 2023

If you live in South Dakota and are planning to go to one of the state’s 22 colleges or universities, affording your education is probably at the top of your mind. Thankfully, South Dakota has a number of college grants and scholarships available to students that make attending your dream school affordable. We’ve outlined some …

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What to Expect When Student Loan Payments Resume

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 24, 2023

The student loan payment pause has come to an end, and federal student loans began accruing interest again on September 1, 2023. The student loan payment pause was put in place in March 2020 to offer temporary relief to student borrowers affected by the COVID pandemic. Only federal student loans held by the U.S. Department …

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State Grants for South Carolina College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 20, 2023

Students are often worried about how they will be able to afford the expensive cost of tuition needed to attend college. However, state grants can help make earning a degree much more affordable. And the state of South Carolina actually offers quite a few scholarships and grants you may be eligible for. We cover them …

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What’s the Average Dorm Cost?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 6, 2023

College costs and tuition vary dramatically across the United States. Private colleges tend to have higher tuition than their public counterparts. The same goes for the cost of living in a college dorm. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average dorm cost for a 4-year college is around $11,520 for public institutions and $13,028 …

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What Is Tuition Reciprocity?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 4, 2023

A tuition reciprocity agreement is an agreement between two (or more) states that specifically pertains to the cost of tuition. This agreement essentially allows students from one state to get the benefit of lower-cost in-state tuition when they enroll in a college in another state within the reciprocity agreement. To better understand what tuition reciprocity …

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6 Scholarships for Master’s Programs

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 2, 2023

Yes, there are several scholarships for master’s programs. These are awarded to students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and are applying to graduate school or professional school. The goal of these scholarships is to offer funding to undergrads wishing to earn a master’s or professional degree. How Master’s Program Scholarships Work Tuition for …

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What Is In-State Tuition?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 2, 2023

When deciding which colleges to apply to, one of many decisions you’ll have to make is whether you want to attend an in-state or out-of-state institution. Cost is a big difference between the two. Students who choose to attend an in-state college pay in-state tuition, which brings up the question, what does that mean and …

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7 Ways Transferring Colleges Can Affect Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 26, 2023

Yes, transferring colleges can affect your financial aid in a few different ways. The exact way your financial aid will be affected will depend on a couple of different factors. The difference in cost between your old and new college is one such factor. The types and amount of financial aid that your new college …

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State Grants for Pennsylvania

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 26, 2023

Did you know that Pennsylvania offers several state grants to students to help make college more affordable and accessible? We’ve outlined some of their programs, plus provided details on how you can find out more information and apply below. Pennsylvania State Grants 1. Pennsylvania State Grant The Pennsylvania State Grant is hosted by the Pennsylvania …

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Your Guide to Student Checking Accounts

By College Raptor StaffPublished on September 26, 2023

Student checking accounts are designed with a range of features that are tailored to meet the unique needs of students enrolled in colleges and universities. The aim of checking accounts for college students is to simplify money management for first-time account holders. Opening a student checking account is a great way to lay a solid …