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The Truth About “Need-Based” vs “Merit-Based” Aid, and How to Qualify for Both
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The Truth About “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…
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Posted by Regan Blume October 29, 2025
All About the FAFSA: What Parents Need to Know
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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…
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Posted by Regan Blume September 23, 2025
The Real Cost of College: What Parents Wish They Knew Sooner
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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,…
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Posted by Regan Blume July 2, 2025
What to Do If You’re Not Eligible for the FAFSA
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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?…
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Posted by Regan Blume February 14, 2025
What Happens if You Receive Too Much Financial Aid? (Over-awards)
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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…
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Posted by Jane Cooper December 20, 2024
Financial Aid for Study Abroad Programs? Sign Me Up!
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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…
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Posted by Jane Cooper December 13, 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
Still Time to Apply for FAFSA – Secure Your Financial Aid Today!
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Still Time to Apply for FAFSA – Secure Your Financial Aid Today!

We understand that the recent FAFSA rollout has had its share of setbacks, delays, and glitches. We don’t want these challenges to stand between you and the financial aid you…
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Posted by Regan Blume August 20, 2024
First-Generation Financial Aid
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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
My Experience Being a First-Generation College Student
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My Experience Being a First-Generation College Student

Kite Writer Jane Cooper interviews Lesley Ann Bello, a first-generation college student who balances working three jobs with attending graduate school. This is part one of two. A Love Letter…
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Posted by Jane Cooper June 21, 2024

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