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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 Blume August 31, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s September Scholarship Spotlight: Back to School, Back to Scholarships

Welcome back to school! We hope you’re settling into your new schedule, reconnecting with friends and finding your rhythm. As you get back into the swing of classes, activities and…

Regan Blume August 26, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Before You Borrow: How to Compare College Loan Options

By late summer, you may have reviewed your student’s financial aid, confirmed their available federal student loans, and received the college bill. If there is still an amount left to…

Regan Blume August 3, 2026

College Prep Financial Aid Student Loans

How to Compare Student Loan Options and Avoid Common Borrowing Traps

After scholarships, grants, financial aid, and other available resources have been applied, you may still have education costs left to cover. Borrowing may be one way to manage that remaining…

Regan Blume July 23, 2026

College Prep Financial Aid Preparing for College

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…

Regan Blume July 14, 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