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Red Kite’s March Scholarship Spotlight

March is here which means longer days, a little more sunshine, and spring break plans starting to take shape. While everyone’s looking forward to a reset, scholarship deadlines don’t take…

Regan Blume March 3, 2026

Financial Aid Scholarships

Scholarship Deadlines and Momentum: How to Make the Best Use of 1 Hour This Week

Between classes, activities, and the pace of everyday life, staying on top of scholarships and financial aid can feel like one more thing competing for attention. But here’s the good…

Regan Blume February 26, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s February Scholarship Spotlight

February is a great month to keep scholarship momentum going! We pulled together a list of scholarships worth your time right now so you can spend less time scrolling and…

Regan Blume January 29, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s New Year Scholarship Spotlight

Winter break is for resting, recharging… and grabbing a few easy scholarship wins. This month’s spotlight features deadlines coming up at the end of December and throughout January, the highlighted…

Regan Blume December 22, 2025

College Application Financial Aid

“Need-Based” vs “Merit-Based” Aid, and How to Qualify for Both

The number one question we hear from parents during application season is, “How do we pay for college?” Between scholarships, grants, and financial aid offers, the language can get confusing…

Regan Blume October 29, 2025

FAFSA Financial Advice Financial Aid

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 Blume September 23, 2025

Financial Aid

The Real Cost of College: What Parents Wish They Knew Sooner

Your student got accepted. The dorm is picked. The excitement is real. But as you start ordering bedding, reviewing the book list, and booking that plane ticket home for Thanksgiving,…

Regan Blume July 2, 2025

College Life FAFSA Federal Aid

What to Do If You’re Not Eligible for the FAFSA

For many students, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway to essential financial assistance for college. But what happens if you find out you're not eligible?…

Regan Blume February 14, 2025

Financial Aid

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…

Jane Cooper December 20, 2024

Scholarships

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…

Jane Cooper December 13, 2024