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Scholarship Search 101: A Parent’s Quick Start Guide

Your time is limited. Paying for college shouldn’t feel impossible. Search “college scholarships,” and you’ll see the problem: endless links, outdated pages, and vague promises. For busy parents, it’s hard…
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Posted by Regan Blume August 14, 2025
Posted inScholarships

How Social Media Can Help (or Hurt) Your Scholarship Chances

Besties, there’s nobody that loves a good selfie dump like ya girl. But these days, social media isn’t all fun and games, unforch. Everything you post online lives forever, which…
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Posted by Regan Blume May 23, 2025
Posted inScholarships

Scholarships for Women (2025)

For many students, especially women, navigating the world of scholarships can feel overwhelming. Balancing school, work, caregiving, and/or even entrepreneurship while also finding the right financial support might feel like…
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Posted by Regan Blume May 12, 2025
Posted inAfter College College Life FAFSA

Financial Aid for Graduate Students – What Changes?

If you're heading to grad school, you’ve probably noticed that the financial aid landscape looks quite different from your undergrad days. From fewer grant options to higher borrowing limits, understanding…
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Posted by Regan Blume April 25, 2025
Posted inScholarships

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…
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Posted by Jane Cooper March 10, 2025
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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Posted by Regan Blume February 14, 2025
10 Ways Parents Can Help With Scholarships
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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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Posted by Jane Cooper January 24, 2025
8 Reasons to Consider a Small-Town College
Posted inPreparing for College

8 Reasons to Consider a Small-Town College

Besties, when I was applying to college, I thought bigger was better. I toured massive public universities like the University of Texas and the University of Alabama, and I was…
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Posted by Jane Cooper January 17, 2025
Scholarships for Future Teachers
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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…
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Posted by Jane Cooper January 10, 2025
What Happens if You Receive Too Much Financial Aid? (Over-awards)
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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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Posted by Jane Cooper December 20, 2024
Financial Aid for Study Abroad Programs? Sign Me Up!
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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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Posted by Jane Cooper December 13, 2024
How to Avoid Scholarship Scams
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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…
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Posted by Jane Cooper December 6, 2024
Red Kite Interviews a Student Financial Services Advisor
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…
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Posted by Jane Cooper November 22, 2024
10 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks
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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Posted by Jane Cooper November 15, 2024
Don’t Give Up – How to Survive Scholarship Rejections
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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 -…
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Posted by Jane Cooper November 8, 2024
5 Best Questions to Ask During a College Visit
Posted inPreparing for College Uncategorized

5 Best Questions to Ask During a College Visit

College tours are an exciting milestone for high school seniors. This is the perfect opportunity for students to experience campus life firsthand by getting a feel for the atmosphere and…
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Posted by Jane Cooper November 1, 2024

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