Common App Helpful Hints – Extracurriculars!

Club member? Babysitter? Meme page manager?
It all counts — your extracurriculars tell the story beyond the grades.
Show them what lights you up!

Want more information? Click the link below to register for a FREE Common App webinar, or check out our Common App playlist on our YouTube channel.

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Our Customer Experience team provides more than just loan assistance

Let’s face it: Getting a loan is not high on anybody’s list of favorite activities. But the Granite Edvance Customer Experience team make it as easy and positive as possible. From the first question to the final loan disbursement, they’re committed to delivering not only expert support but also genuine care. They can assist families by phone, email, or even in person!

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Is refinancing right for me?

To learn more about our own refinance loan product, see how a lower rate could affect your loan payment, or start an application, click the link below.
Subject to credit approval. Loans may be made by Granite Edvance or Bank of Lake Mills, member FDIC.
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Common App Helpful Hints – Don’t rush the essay!

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Common App Helpful Hints – Take Your Time

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Loan Webinars

Have questions about the loan application process? We’re here to help!

Join us for our new FREE live webinar, held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. ET through August 25, 2025, where we’ll walk you through our loan programs, the application process, and the documents you’ll need.

You’ll also have a chance to get your questions answered during a live Q&A, or you can submit them ahead of time when you register!

Click the link below to register.

Questions in the meantime? We’re always here to help! Call us at 855-887-5430, email us at loansupport@graniteedvance.org, or make an appointment at calendly.com/granite_edvance!

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We can help with your loan questions!

Have more questions about our loans? Need help or want to talk through your funding options? Click the link below to get help!
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Rising seniors: It’s almost time to plunge into the Common App!

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Try these proven methods for landing that first job

Check out these real-life tips and inspiration for positioning yourself for success after graduation.

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Introducing: Parent Loans

Building a plan to pay for college? Whether you’re looking ahead and starting from the ground up or you’re trying to cover a gap in this year’s tuition bill, we have options to fit your needs – including our new parent loan for families helping their students pay for school.
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