College Parents Archives

Parent PLUS Loan Changes: What Families Need to Know Before July 1

If your family is planning to rely on Parent PLUS loans to help pay for college, this summer is an important time to review your options. Several federal changes take…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Help Your Student Stay Organized and Stress Less This Summer

Summer should be a time to recharge, but it's also when important college planning tasks can quietly fall off the radar. Families with a rising high school senior will find…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Make Summer Count: A Simple Plan for What Comes Next

Summer can feel like a strange in-between season for families. The pressure of the school year finally slows down, but important college and financial planning tasks don’t completely stop. Whether…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Parent Newsletters

After the Decision: Your Student’s College Next-Step Checklist

May 1 is widely recognized as National College Decision Day, when many students officially choose where they’ll attend college. It’s an exciting milestone worth celebrating. But once the confetti settles,…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s May Scholarship Spotlight: Finish Strong

May can feel like a sprint to the finish line. Finals, graduations, celebrations, move-outs, summer plans, and anticipation for what’s next make this one of the busiest times of year…

Regan Blume April 29, 2026

Parent Newsletters

How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer (and What to Say)

You may have reviewed your financial aid offer, compared the net cost, and taken a closer look at what your family would actually need to pay and felt like something…

Regan Blume April 21, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Helping Your Student Ask for a Strong Recommendation Letter

Letters of recommendation can be one of the most meaningful parts of a student’s application. While grades and test scores reflect academic performance, recommendation letters offer something different, a more…

Regan Blume March 24, 2026

Parent Newsletters

The Real Cost of College: What Every Parent Should Know

Dear Red Kite Parents, Your student got accepted. The dorm is assigned. The roommate has been found.You’re riding the wave of college excitement, until you start adding up all the…

Regan Blume August 14, 2025