Skip to content
RedKite Logo

Red Kite Blog

Financial Aid. Untangled.

  • Red Kite Home
  • Parent Newsletters
  • Featured Scholarships
  • Lifestyle Tips
  • Financial Advice
  • Graduate Students
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
Join Red Kite
Posted inCollege Prep

The Rising Senior’s Month-by-Month College Application Timeline

Senior year comes with a lot of moving pieces: college applications, financial aid forms, scholarship deadlines, essays, recommendations and big decisions about cost. You do not have to tackle all…
Continue Reading
August 11, 2026
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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…
Continue Reading
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,…
Continue Reading
May 21, 2026
What is Dual Enrollment?
Posted inPreparing for College

What is Dual Enrollment?

Dual enrollment is an educational option that allows high school students to take college courses while still in high school. This program provides students with the opportunity to earn both…
Read More
Posted by Regan Blume February 28, 2025
9 Tips for Creating Your Resume
Posted inAfter College Student Jobs

9 Tips for Creating Your Resume

At Red Kite, our mission is for students to be able to afford college, but we’re also here to help prepare you for your dream career, too. When you sit…
Read More
Posted by Jane Cooper February 21, 2025
What to Do If You’re Not Eligible for the FAFSA
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?…
Read More
Posted by Regan Blume February 14, 2025
Shake Off Your Senioritis
Posted inFunny General

Shake Off Your Senioritis

Welcome to senioritis: the universal condition of students who are so close to the finish line that they’ve mentally checked out. (Spoiler alert: it gets worse after spring break.) But…
Read More
Posted by Jane Cooper January 31, 2025
10 Ways Parents Can Help With Scholarships
Posted inScholarships

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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Posted by Jane Cooper January 17, 2025
Scholarships for Future Teachers
Posted inScholarships

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…
Read More
Posted by Jane Cooper January 10, 2025
What Happens if You Receive Too Much Financial Aid? (Over-awards)
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…
Read More
Posted by Jane Cooper December 20, 2024
Financial Aid for Study Abroad Programs? Sign Me Up!
Posted inScholarships

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…
Read More
Posted by Jane Cooper December 13, 2024
How to Avoid Scholarship Scams
Posted inScholarships

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…
Read More
Posted by Jane Cooper December 6, 2024

Posts pagination

Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 11 Next page

Recent Posts

  • The Rising Senior’s Month-by-Month College Application Timeline
  • How to Compare Student Loan Options and Avoid Common Borrowing Traps
  • Before You Pay Your College Bill: What to Check
  • Parent PLUS Loan Changes Begin July 1: What Students and Families Should Do Now
  • Stay Ahead of Summer Melt: What Can Go Wrong (and How to Prevent It)

Categories

  • After College
  • College Application
  • College Essay
  • College Life
  • College Prep
  • FAFSA
  • Featured Scholarships
  • Federal Aid
  • Financial Advice
  • Financial Aid
  • Funny
  • General
  • Graduate Students
  • Grants
  • Homeschool
  • Lifestyle Tips
  • Parent Newsletters
  • Pell Grants
  • Preparing for College
  • Scholarships
  • Student Jobs
  • Student Loans
  • Uncategorized

Red Kite for Parents

Red Kite helps parents support their student’s journey to college with trusted financial aid tools, scholarship resources, and expert-backed guidance — all in one place.

Red Kite for Students

Red Kite helps students navigate the path to college with tools, tips, and scholarships that make paying for school easier.

Red Kite for Educators

Red Kite supports educators with free, ready-to-use resources that help guide students through financial aid, scholarships, and college planning.

Copyright © 2026 — Red Kite. All Rights Reserved.
Scroll to Top