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Scholarships for Writers (2025)
This week at Red Kite, I wanted to help out my fellow writer Kitelings! (Writelings?) Not to toot my own horn (TOOT TOOT), but having an English Literature/Creative Writing degree…
Posted inCollege Life FAFSA Federal Aid
What to Do If You’re Not Eligible for the FAFSA
For many students, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to essential financial assistance for college. But what happens if you find out you're not eligible?…
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10 Ways Parents Can Help With Scholarships
Your child doesn’t have to navigate the scholarship process alone. Parents play a vital role in helping students secure financial aid that can significantly reduce college costs. Whether your child…
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Scholarships for Future Teachers
Here at Red Kite, we are honored to support our future educators' careers! Teaching is one of the most impactful careers that a college student can pursue. From kindergarten to…
Posted inFinancial Aid
What Happens if You Receive Too Much Financial Aid? (Over-awards)
Financial aid is essential for many college students. But what happens when you receive too much? While over-awards might sound like a great problem to have, it’s an issue that…
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Financial Aid for Study Abroad Programs? Sign Me Up!
I’m gonna be honest with y’all: I didn’t think I could afford to study abroad. By the time my senior year of college rolled around, I had given up all…
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How to Avoid Scholarship Scams
Here at Red Kite, we’re glad to be joining you on your scholarship search! Securing financial aid is an important step toward funding your education. Of course, this process comes…
Posted inFinancial Aid Preparing for College
Red Kite Interviews a Student Financial Services Advisor
Red Kite interviews Kim Bowen, a former Student Financial Services Advisor at St. Edward’s University. Navigating financial aid can be overwhelming, and the process doesn’t end once you’re enrolled in…
Posted inCollege Life Financial Aid
10 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks
The rumors are true… college textbooks are outrageously expensive. On average, first-year college student spend over $1,200 on textbooks and course materials. A single textbook can cost hundreds of dollars.…
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Don’t Give Up – How to Survive Scholarship Rejections
So, you just got rejected from a scholarship… 🤘😔🤘Highkey the worst feeling in the world. But this is not the end, y’all! Far from it! I totally get it -…