Regan Blume, Author at Red Kite Blog

Grad Student Funding Beyond Loans: Why Alternative Funding Matters More Than Ever

Graduate school can be a valuable investment in your future, but paying for it is becoming more complicated. For years, many graduate students relied on federal student loans to bridge…

Regan Blume June 11, 2026

College Prep Preparing for College

Stay Ahead of Summer Melt: What Can Go Wrong (and How to Prevent It)

You can enjoy summer and still stay on track. For many students, summer feels like the finish line. High school seniors have graduated. College students have wrapped up finals. Families…

Regan Blume June 4, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s June Scholarship Spotlight: Explore June Scholarships and Celebrate Your Progress

Congratulations on completing another school year! Before jumping into summer plans, take a moment to recognize how far you’ve come this year. Graduates are celebrating major milestones, but every student…

Regan Blume May 22, 2026

College Life College Prep Preparing for College

Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next

Summer is often seen as a break from school responsibilities, but it can also be one of the best opportunities for students to quietly get ahead before fall deadlines, expenses,…

Regan Blume May 21, 2026

Financial Advice

Money Monday: The Truth About Summer Scholarships + Smart Money Habits

Once May arrives, a lot of students mentally move on from scholarships. Between finals, graduations, vacations, jobs, and summer plans, it’s easy to assume scholarship season is basically finished. But…

Regan Blume May 19, 2026

Graduate Students

Cost Planning for Grad School: What to Know Before Summer (and What’s Changing in 2026)

New loan limits are coming. Here’s how to prepare financially before grad school starts. Starting July 1, 2026, graduate students will face new federal loan caps that could significantly change…

Regan Blume May 13, 2026

College Life Preparing for College

After the Decision: Your College Next-Step Checklist

The deposit is in. The decision is made. The excitement is real. For many families and students, committing to a college can feel like the finish line after months of…

Regan Blume April 30, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s May Scholarship Spotlight: Finish Strong

May can feel like a sprint to the finish line. Finals, graduations, celebrations, move-outs, summer plans, and anticipation for what’s next make this one of the busiest times of year…

Regan Blume April 29, 2026

Parent Newsletters

How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer (and What to Say)

You may have reviewed your financial aid offer, compared the net cost, and taken a closer look at what your family would actually need to pay and felt like something…

Regan Blume April 21, 2026

Financial Advice

April Money Monday! Planning for What’s Ahead

This time of year moves fast. One minute you’re reviewing financial aid offers and the next, new costs and deadlines start showing up. Hello, decision season. As part of this…

Regan Blume April 21, 2026