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The Scholarship Search Playbook: What to Avoid + What to Trust

Finding scholarships shouldn’t feel like gambling with your time, or your personal information. And with scholarship tools and platforms sometimes changing course (or even shutting down) with little warning, it…

Regan Blume March 12, 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

Parent Newsletters

February Game Plan: A Simple Scholarship System for Busy Families

February is when the semester gets real: midterms, busy schedules, and deadlines that sneak up fast. For families juggling school, scholarships, and college costs, this is the perfect moment to…

Regan Blume February 25, 2026

College Life Financial Aid Preparing for College

New Semester, New Money: How Parents Can Keep Scholarship Momentum Going

The semester is in full swing and for many families, that means a steady stream of financial decisions. Between classes, scholarships, and deadlines, it’s easy for things to spiral into…

Regan Blume February 13, 2026

Parent Newsletters

The January Reset: A Parent’s Guide to a Strong Spring Semester

A new semester is more than a schedule change, it’s an opportunity to reset. January is the perfect time to help your student strengthen habits, set realistic expectations, and start…

Regan Blume January 22, 2026

College Life General Preparing for College

Happy New Year from Red Kite

Happy New Year! As we head into a new year, we want to say a sincere thank you for being part of the Red Kite community. Students, parents, and educators,…

Regan Blume January 6, 2026

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

Scholarships

10 Ways Parents Can Help With Scholarships

Your child doesn’t have to navigate the scholarship process alone. Parents play a vital role in helping students secure financial aid that can significantly reduce college costs. Whether your child…