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State Grants for North Dakota

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 7, 2023
Are you thinking about staying in your home state of North Dakota and attending college? The state offers a few different financial aid programs to help its students afford the cost of higher education. We outlined a few of them below, plus provided links to additional resources and information about these programs. North Dakota State …
financial advice & planning

7 Smart Ways to Use Your Graduation Money

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 2, 2023
You’ve graduated – Congratulations! Graduation day marks a major milestone in your journey toward adulthood. For the first time in your life, you’ll be truly independent and responsible for making your own decisions, personal and financial. The big question now is – what are you going to do with your college graduation money?  On graduating, …
student loans

How to Speed up the Lending Process (And Why it Matters)

By Hilary CairnsPublished on August 2, 2023
When comparing loans and lenders, you might be looking at the principal amount and the interest rates first and foremost – as you should. You want to be sure you’re getting a loan that fits your financial needs without having an astronomical interest rate. But one factor you might be overlooking in your comparison? Lending …
student loans

6 Reasons Student Lending Speed Matters

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 2, 2023
College is expensive and many students depend on federal and/or private student loans to help finance their education. These types of loans have different eligibility requirements, interest rates, and repayment terms and conditions. Even the lending speeds are different. Student lending speed refers to the time it takes for a lender to process and approve …
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scholarships

18 College Scholarships for Students from Low-Income Households

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 31, 2023
The cost of college is often the number one reason many high school graduates don’t pursue a college degree, and we get it. Fortunately, grants and low-income scholarships are available for students to win and use for their education expenses. Scholarships for low-income households change the lives of thousands of students each year. We’ve created a …
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financial aid

Sibling Discount for College Going Away in 2024-2025 FAFSA

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is undergoing a number of changes and revisions for the 2024-2025 academic year. Being released in December 2023, some of the adjustments are making it easier for families and students to be eligible for the Pell Grant. However, in previous renditions of the FAFSA, the Department of …
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financial aid

State Grants for New Mexico Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
Are you planning to stay and go to college in New Mexico? Good news! New Mexico residents have quite a few state grants that can be used to make college more affordable. Keep reading to see the qualifications of some of them, plus more information about the state’s financial aid programs. New Mexico Grants 1. …
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State Grants for New Jersey Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
The state of New Jersey offers several grants and scholarships to resident students planning to stay in the state for college! Below is a list of some of them, plus additional resources and information you can take advantage of to make college more affordable for you and your family. New Jersey State Grants 1. Community …

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