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Raquel Arevalo

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Financial Aid
Academic Cap Education
  • MA Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education, Michigan State University
  • BA Family Community Services, Michigan State University
Globe Affiliations
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
  • Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Raquel Arevalo has over 10 years of diverse experience in higher education. She manages financial aid at Rice University for study abroad, endowed funds, and work-study, as well as for student-athletes, international students, undocumented/DACA students, and other at-risk populations. Arevalo started her career in the Default Prevention Department at the University of Texas, then worked in the financial aid departments at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.

Arevalo is a paid member of the Red Ventures freelance Education Integrity Network.

Subject areas
Financial aid, default prevention

Read Raquel's Latest Articles

Student Aid Report: What Is It and How Does It Work?

December 21, 2023
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New York Excelsior Scholarship: What Is It + How to Apply

December 19, 2023
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What Is the California College Promise Grant?

December 19, 2023
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How Does the Florida Prepaid College Plan Work?

November 17, 2023
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What Is the Florida Student Assistance Grant Program?

October 10, 2023
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