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Posted inCollege Prep Financial Aid Student Loans

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…
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July 23, 2026
Posted inCollege 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…
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July 14, 2026
Posted inFinancial 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…
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June 25, 2026
Posted inCollege 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…
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June 4, 2026
Posted inCollege Life College Prep Preparing for College

Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next

Summer is often seen as a break from school responsibilities, but it can also be one of the best opportunities for students to quietly get ahead before fall deadlines, expenses,…
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May 21, 2026
Posted inCollege Life Preparing for College

After the Decision: Your College Next-Step Checklist

The deposit is in. The decision is made. The excitement is real. For many families and students, committing to a college can feel like the finish line after months of…
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April 30, 2026
Posted inPreparing for College

Your Top College Put You On The Waitlist. Now What?

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Being on the waitlist doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to attend your dream school. Follow these steps to make a good impression.


THE letter has arrived – will it be an acceptance? A denial? You’ve finally received it after weeks of waiting, anticipating. As you open it, your eyes browse the top paragraph and land on the words…

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Posted by Regan Blume July 2, 2015
Posted inFinancial Aid

The Financial Aid Whisperer

Red Kite guides you through the college financial aid process. We give you options and then we help you with the timing. We help you find the right money… in the right order.

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Posted by Regan Blume July 2, 2015
Posted inGeneral

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.

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Posted by Regan Blume July 2, 2015

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