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Why Are My Offer Letters So Different from One Another?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Comparing your offer letters from different schools you’ve been accepted into is one of many factors that can help you make your final college choice and where you’ll attend. You can weigh how much aid each school is willing to give against other perks or drawbacks in order to narrow down the list. But sometimes …
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Can I Defer My Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you take a student loan, you will be given a loan repayment schedule that states how and when you will have to pay back the loan and interest. Most lenders do include a grace period after graduation to give you some time to get a job and get on your feet before you have …
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What is a TEACH Grant?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 28, 2023
While you’re filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), you may have seen the TEACH Grant name tossed around a bit. What exactly is it? And more importantly, do you qualify? What is it? The TEACH Grant, which stands for The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education, is for students …
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EFC: Is That What You’ll Actually Pay?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
According to a few recent studies, students are more worried than ever about the hefty price tag stuck on a four-year education. Nearly 9 in 10 students described financial aid as either “extremely” or “very” necessary for them to make it through college, and about 70% of students said they feel stress about their personal …
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How Are Scholarship Winners Determined?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
You put a lot of time and effort into crafting a scholarship application. You likely create and submit dozens in order to help fund your college education. But have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other end of a scholarship application? What do scholarship sponsors go through to pick a winner? …
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What is the Federal TRIO Program?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Out of all the programs available to students, one you may not have heard of is the Federal TRIO Program. Here’s a quick rundown on what this service entails: What Is It? The Federal TRIO Program is actually made up of eight individual programs, each set up to identify, assist, and provide services to those …
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What is a College Credit Union?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
I’m sure that, at this point, you know all the stereotypes of the college financial experience. Scrimping and saving, eating ramen three times a day, and generally having no extra cash to your name. While these events are a reality for many students, there are institutions available to make your life at university a bit …

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