Red Kite Blog

Start Spring Strong: A January Reset Guide for Parents

January offers something rare in the college planning journey: a pause. After the rush of fall applications, deadlines, and decisions, the start of a new semester creates a natural reset…

January 13, 2026

College 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,…

January 6, 2026

College 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…

December 15, 2025

College 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,…

November 20, 2025

College Application Financial Aid

“Need-Based” vs “Merit-Based” Aid, and How to Qualify for Both

The number one question we hear from parents during application season is, “How do we pay for college?” Between scholarships, grants, and financial aid offers, the language can get confusing…

October 29, 2025

College Application

Early Action vs. Regular Decision: What Parents Should Know

As a parent, you know how quickly college application season sneaks up. With deadlines looming, one of the most common questions is whether your student should apply Early Action or…

October 15, 2025

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Welcome to Red Kite!

We designed Red Kite to be a quick and easy way to understand how to pay for college. It’s all here on our site, all in one place: Scholarships, Grants, Fellowships, Federal aid, State aid, Education and Parent loans.

Regan Blume July 2, 2015