Posted inCollege Life General Preparing for College
Happy New Year from Red Kite
Happy New Year! As we head into a new year, we want to say a sincere thank you for being part of the Red Kite community. Students, parents, and educators,…
Posted inParent Newsletters
Financial Fit vs. Dream School: How to Find the Right Balance
Choosing where your student will spend the next two or four years is an exciting milestone. As the new year begins, it often brings a clearer (and more urgent) view…
Posted inFeatured Scholarships
Red Kite’s New Year Scholarship Spotlight
Winter break is for resting, recharging… and grabbing a few easy scholarship wins. This month’s spotlight features deadlines coming up at the end of December and throughout January, the highlighted…
Posted inCollege Application Preparing for College
Financial Fit vs. Dream School: How to Find the Right Balance
It’s exciting when your student falls in love with their “dream school” and as a new year begins, that excitement can start to feel more real as decision deadlines and…
Posted inGraduate Students
How to Read Your Graduate School Bill (Without Panicking)
Your grad school bill shows up in your inbox and… your heart rate spikes a little. Line items, acronyms, and a big number at the bottom can all blur together.…
Posted inGraduate Students
Welcome to Grad School Funding with Red Kite
Welcome, graduate, prospective grad and professional students! This blog is your starting point for scholarships, payment plans, tools, and understanding what’s changing with the One Big Beautiful Bill. Whether you’re…
Posted inCollege Application FAFSA Federal Aid
FAFSA Submitted: What to Expect Next
The FAFSA is officially off your to-do list. Now let’s talk about what comes next. For many parents, this is when the real questions start. Once your FAFSA is processed,…
Posted inLifestyle Tips
Your Fall Reset: Study, Wellness, Scholarships
We know this season can be equal parts cozy and chaotic. Staying balanced helps you show up at your best, whether it's in deadlines, in essays, scholarship applications and finals.…
Posted inFeatured Scholarships
Red Kite’s November Scholarship Spotlight
As the weather cools and holiday plans start bubbling up, Red Kite is here to help you stay motivated and organized so you can turn small steps into big wins.…
Posted inParent Newsletters
Need-Based vs Merit-Based Aid: A Complete Parent Guide
In our latest blog, we introduced the basics of need-based aid and merit-based aid, two major ways to bring down the cost of college. Now, let’s take a closer look at…