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October College Checklist: FAFSA, PSAT, and Applications

MONEY MONDAY · FOR HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES Hello, October! By Sherri · Imagine Scholarships · FAFSA Find the money. PSAT Find your opportunities. Applications Finish what you started. Pumpkins are…

Regan October 2, 2026

College Prep FAFSA Federal Aid

Who Needs a StudentAid.gov Account to Complete the FAFSA?

Short answer: The student always needs their own StudentAid.gov account to complete the FAFSA online. Other people, such as a parent, stepparent or spouse, need an account only if the…

Regan September 22, 2026

Parent Newsletters

FAFSA Opens Soon: 5 Things Families Can Do Now

Get these key details organized before the 2027–28 FAFSA opens. FAFSA season is almost here. The 2027–28 FAFSA is expected to be available by October 1, but families don’t have…

Regan September 8, 2026

College 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.…

Regan August 31, 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 June 25, 2026

College Application FAFSA Federal Aid

FAFSA Submitted: What to Expect Next

The FAFSA is officially off your to-do list. Now let’s talk about what comes next. For many parents, this is when the real questions start. Once your FAFSA is processed,…

Regan November 20, 2025

Money Monday

FAFSA Filing Guide + Next Steps

Filing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in unlocking financial aid for college and Red Kite is here to make it easier. Whether you’re just getting started…

Regan October 27, 2025

Parent Newsletters

A Parent’s Guide to the FAFSA

FAFSA season is here! If you’re the parent of a high school senior, you’ve likely already heard this acronym more times than you can count and you might not be…

Regan October 2, 2025

Parent Newsletters

What Parents Need to Know (and Do) This Fall

Senior year of high school or college often feels like a rollercoaster. One moment your student is excited for the first day of school, and the next they’re overwhelmed by…

Regan September 25, 2025

FAFSA Financial Aid Money Monday

All About the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know

For many families, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is both one of the most important and most confusing steps in the college journey. You may have heard…

Regan September 23, 2025