Before You Pay Your College Bill: What to Check
The first college tuition bill can be a shock. The total may look different from the financial aid offer you reviewed, unfamiliar fees may appear, and some aid may be…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Grad Student Funding Beyond Loans: Why Alternative Funding Matters More Than Ever
Graduate school can be a valuable investment in your future, but paying for it is becoming more complicated. For years, many graduate students relied on federal student loans to bridge…
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Red Kite’s June Scholarship Spotlight: Explore June Scholarships and Celebrate Your Progress
Congratulations on completing another school year! Before jumping into summer plans, take a moment to recognize how far you’ve come this year. Graduates are celebrating major milestones, but every student…