Regan Blume, Author at Red Kite Blog

How to Compare Student Loan Options and Avoid Common Borrowing Traps

After scholarships, grants, financial aid, and other available resources have been applied, you may still have education costs left to cover. Borrowing may be one way to manage that remaining…

Regan Blume July 23, 2026

College Prep Financial Aid Preparing for College

Before You Pay Your College Bill: What to Check

The first college tuition bill can be a shock. The total may look different from the financial aid offer you reviewed, unfamiliar fees may appear, and some aid may be…

Regan Blume July 14, 2026

Lifestyle Tips

Your Mid-Summer Check-In: Reset, Recharge, and Get Ready for Fall

Summer has a way of moving fast. One minute it’s sunscreen and long weekends, and suddenly school emails, tuition bills, class schedules, and deadlines start popping up again. This is…

Regan Blume July 14, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Your First College Bill: What to Check Before You Pay

Receiving your student’s first college bill can feel overwhelming, especially when it looks completely different from the financial aid offer you reviewed earlier. That does not necessarily mean something is…

Regan Blume July 14, 2026

Financial Advice

Money Monday: Your Cost of Attendance Reality Check

If your tuition bill recently arrived, you may have noticed another number listed somewhere in your financial aid details: Cost of Attendance, often called COA. At first, COA can be…

Regan Blume July 13, 2026

Featured Scholarships

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