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How to Determine if a Scholarship is Worth Your Time and Effort

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a senior in high school, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Between pep rallies, acceptance letters, anxiously checking the mailbox, ceremonies, graduation parties, crying parents, plans for the summer, and nerves for the upcoming fall semester of college, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Without a doubt, it’s best to decide what exactly is …
Here's how to get a scholarship with your parent's help.
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8 Tips on How to Get a Scholarship

By Allison WignallLast updated on May 24, 2023
Scholarships are a great way to pay for college and are often overlooked by students and parents. Many people think you have to have perfect grades or be the valedictorian to receive scholarships but that’s far from the truth.  Paying for college is the number one factor that students and parents consider when choosing a …
Avoid writing these scholarship cliches
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Cliches to Avoid in Scholarship Essays

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Imagine you’re a scholarship sponsor and you have to read 50 some apps a day. If all 50 essays start off the same way, or contain the same tired elements, they might blur together. Applications that don’t stand out, won’t get picked. That’s something you definitely don’t want. Avoid these scholarship cliches and you’re already …
A cosigner agreement.
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What’s a cosigner—and why might you need one on your student loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 4, 2023
Alright, let’s imagine you applied for as many scholarships as you could, you submitted your FAFSA, and you qualified for some federal financial aid. What if you still don’t have enough money to pay for college? That’s when you might think about a private student loan. And for that, you’ll probably need a cosigner. What …
A football player holding a football while being surrounded by other players.
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How Athletic Scholarships Work

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Athletic scholarships are some of the most desirable college scholarships. Athletes who play any sport at any level dream of getting an athletic scholarship. However, it is not easy. Just being good enough in a sport is simply not enough to get a scholarship. The competition is incredibly high for a student athlete scholarship from …
Grow your scholarship money from outside scholarships!
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The Pros and Cons of Outside Scholarships

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
One great way to pay for college is scholarships. Scholarships are gift-aid, meaning that you don’t need to repay anything. Many people think of college scholarships as coming only from the government or from colleges themselves—and most do. However, there are many other “outside” scholarships that can also offer aid. Community centers, private companies, and other …

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