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Where’s The Best Place To Get Money For College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
With today’s soaring tuition fees, the question on everyone’s mind is: how do you pay for college? While there are many sources of aid and funding, two options stand above the rest. The two best sources to start with are the FAFSA and scholarships. FAFSA Filling the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is …
Refinance student loans at the best time
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When Is The Best Time To Refinance Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
For many students, one of the more popular reasons to refinance is to save money on student loans, but as with most student loan options, it should be chosen carefully. Refinancing can help you improve your current financial situation but only if you refinance student loans at the right time. When to Refinance Student Loans …
What is a student loan principal balance?
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What is Student Loan “Principal Balance?”

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you’re applying for (or repaying) student loans, you’re going to come across quite a few terms that you may not quite understand. One of these terms is your student loan “principal balance.” Here’s a quick rundown of what that means for your student loan debt. What is “principal balance?” The principal balance is the …
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Can Students Build Good Credit In High School?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You know you will be heading off to college after high school and that means you are likely to be looking for student loans. While building and having a credit history does not matter when it comes to federal student loans, it can make a huge difference when borrowing money from private lenders. The Importance …
Consolidating can be a huge relief, but when is the best time to consolidate your student loans
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When is the Best Time to Consolidate My Student Loans?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Let’s say you went to college and had to take out multiple student loans. Now that you’ve graduated, it’s time to repay all those loans. It can get overwhelming quickly. Luckily, there’s consolidation. Student loan consolidation can be a huge relief to students juggling multiple loans. This process combines the loans into one simple monthly …
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Are Uncertified Student Loans Bad? 

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many students going to college end up taking out some kind of student loan. Even more so, many end up taking out private student loans. There are pros and cons to taking any type of private student loans, and uncertified student loans are no different. Before you apply for an uncertified student loan, it is …

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