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Scholarships Aren’t Just for Freshmen

If you stopped searching for scholarships after your first year of college, you are not alone. Most scholarship advice focuses on high school seniors, which can make it seem like…
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September 9, 2026
Posted inCollege Budgeting College Life

Your Back-to-School Financial Check-In: 5 Things to Do Now

The school year is officially underway. As you settle into new classes, routines and schedules, you may also be getting a clearer picture of what this semester will actually cost.…
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August 31, 2026
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…
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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…
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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
Tips for Balancing College and Work
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Tips for Balancing College and Work

Finding the balance between college and work can be one of the most demanding challenges students face, but it's also one of the most rewarding. For many students, working during…
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Posted by Jane Cooper September 20, 2024
5 Fun Facts About Scholarships
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5 Fun Facts About Scholarships

Here at Red Kite, we love helping students find scholarships! And we’re not just experts at connecting you with funding for your education. Ya girl1 is here to share a…
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Posted by Jane Cooper September 13, 2024
Red Kite Premium Announcement
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Red Kite Premium Announcement

The Red Kite team knows that financial aid delays have made the college process in 2024 more stressful than ever. To provide support during this challenging year, we are offering…
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Posted by Regan Blume September 6, 2024
Why You Should List Your Scholarship on Red Kite
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Why You Should List Your Scholarship on Red Kite

Red Kite’s main goal is to help financially support college students. We created www.myredkite.com to make finding scholarships easier and more accessible. And for scholarship providers, we wanted to foster…
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Posted by Regan Blume August 30, 2024
The Ultimate Scholarship Playlist: Songs to Motivate Your Application
Posted inCollege Life Scholarships

The Ultimate Scholarship Playlist: Songs to Motivate Your Application

With the fall semester fast approaching, there’s still time to apply for financial aid! Scholarship season is all year, y’all. Whether you're a high school senior, a college student, or…
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Posted by Regan Blume August 23, 2024
You’ve Won a Scholarship: How to Keep It
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You’ve Won a Scholarship: How to Keep It

For students entering the most competitive college applicant pool of all time, securing financial aid for education is crucial. We created Red Kite to help match our students to scholarships…
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Posted by Regan Blume August 16, 2024
5 Tips for Living in a Dorm
Posted inCollege Life Uncategorized

5 Tips for Living in a Dorm

Coming home from an 8 p.m. class to a 200-square-foot dorm isn’t always a slay, especially if you’re sharing it with one or two other people. Some college students have…
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Posted by Regan Blume August 2, 2024
ChatGPT Writes a “Funny” Scholarship Article, And It’s Bad
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ChatGPT Writes a “Funny” Scholarship Article, And It’s Bad

It’s summer, y’all, so we’re taking a break this week. I’m relaxing by the pool with my scholarship apps and my IZZE. So, I’m gonna pass the blog reigns to…
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Posted by Regan Blume July 12, 2024
First-Generation Financial Aid
Posted inFinancial Aid

First-Generation Financial Aid

In Part 1, Red Kite took an in-depth look at Lesley Bello’s identity as a first-generation college student. We explored her undergraduate journey, the unique challenges she faced, and how…
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Posted by Regan Blume July 5, 2024
10 Tips for Writing Your College Essay
Posted inCollege Essay

10 Tips for Writing Your College Essay

By Jane Cooper Welcome back! This is a continuation of my Essay Analysis blog series. Last time around, we took an in-depth look at my personal college essay. I highlighted…
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Posted by Jane Cooper June 28, 2024

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