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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 inFAFSA Federal Aid Financial Aid

How (and When) to Appeal Your Financial Aid Offer

A step-by-step guide to asking for more aid Receiving your financial aid offer can feel like a turning point, until you realize the numbers don’t quite work. If there’s a…
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April 15, 2026
Posted inFinancial Aid Grants Scholarships

How to Read a Financial Aid Offer Letter

Getting into college is exciting but the decision often comes down to something much more practical: What will it actually cost? That answer lives in your financial aid offer letter.…
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March 31, 2026
Posted inCollege Application Preparing for College

Letters of Recommendation: How to Ask (and Why They Matter)

When you’re working on applications, whether for college, scholarships, internships, or graduate programs, it’s easy to focus on essays, transcripts, and test scores. But one piece can carry just as…
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March 19, 2026
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
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…
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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!
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…
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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…
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Posted by Jane Cooper December 6, 2024
Red Kite Interviews a Student Financial Services Advisor
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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
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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
Posted inScholarships

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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