Regan Blume, Author at Red Kite Blog

Red Kite’s July Scholarship Spotlight

Summer is in full swing, and July brings a fresh round of scholarship opportunities to explore! Whether you are preparing for the fall semester, planning ahead for future college costs,…

Regan Blume July 1, 2026

Financial Aid Preparing for College Scholarships

Parent PLUS Loan Changes Begin July 1: What Students and Families Should Do Now

If Parent PLUS loans are part of a your college funding plan, important changes are coming on July 1, 2026. New borrowing limits and repayment rules could affect how much…

Regan Blume June 25, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Parent PLUS Loan Changes: What Families Need to Know Before July 1

If your family is planning to rely on Parent PLUS loans to help pay for college, this summer is an important time to review your options. Several federal changes take…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Help Your Student Stay Organized and Stress Less This Summer

Summer should be a time to recharge, but it's also when important college planning tasks can quietly fall off the radar. Families with a rising high school senior will find…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next

Summer can feel like a strange in-between season for families. The pressure of the school year finally slows down, but important college and financial planning tasks don’t completely stop. Whether…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Parent Newsletters

After the Decision: Your Student’s College Next-Step Checklist

May 1 is widely recognized as National College Decision Day, when many students officially choose where they’ll attend college. It’s an exciting milestone worth celebrating. But once the confetti settles,…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Financial Advice

Money Monday: 5 Smart Moves Before Tuition Bills Arrive

As June comes to a close, it's a great time for a quick financial check-in. Before fall deadlines, tuition bills, and back-to-school schedules begin to pile up, summer offers a…

Regan Blume June 22, 2026

College Prep Financial Aid Lifestyle Tips

Your 4-Week Summer Scholarship Sprint

Turn Summer Into Scholarship Season Summer is one of the best times to make scholarship progress. The school year is over, deadlines aren't piling up quite as fast, and even…

Regan Blume June 15, 2026

Graduate Students

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