College Planning Archives

Money Monday: Start the Semester With a Budget That Actually Works

A new semester can bring a lot of expenses at once. Books, supplies, transportation, meals, fees and everyday spending can add up quickly, sometimes before you have settled into your…

Regan Blume August 17, 2026

Lifestyle Tips

Your Back-to-School Game Plan, Made Simple

Back-to-school season can bring excitement, anticipation, and a little stress. Whether classes have already started or your first day is still ahead, you do not need to tackle everything at…

Regan Blume August 14, 2026

Parent Newsletters

A Quick Parent Guide from August Through College Decision Day

Senior year brings overlapping application, financial aid and scholarship deadlines. Use this guide to help your student focus on the right tasks at the right time without feeling like it…

Regan Blume August 14, 2026

College 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…

Regan Blume August 11, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Your First College Bill: What to Check Before You Pay

Receiving your student’s first college bill can feel overwhelming, especially when it looks completely different from the financial aid offer you reviewed earlier. That does not necessarily mean something is…

Regan Blume July 14, 2026

Financial Advice

Money Monday: Your Cost of Attendance Reality Check

If your tuition bill recently arrived, you may have noticed another number listed somewhere in your financial aid details: Cost of Attendance, often called COA. At first, COA can be…

Regan Blume July 13, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s July Scholarship Spotlight

Summer is in full swing, and July brings a fresh round of scholarship opportunities to explore! Whether you are preparing for the fall semester, planning ahead for future college costs,…

Regan Blume July 1, 2026

Financial 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…

Regan Blume June 25, 2026

Parent Newsletters

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

College Prep Financial Aid Lifestyle Tips

Your 4-Week Summer Scholarship Sprint

Turn Summer Into Scholarship Season Summer is one of the best times to make scholarship progress. The school year is over, deadlines aren't piling up quite as fast, and even…

Regan Blume June 15, 2026