Paying for College Archives

How to Appeal a Financial Aid Offer (and What to Say)

You may have reviewed your financial aid offer, compared the net cost, and taken a closer look at what your family would actually need to pay and felt like something…

Regan Blume April 21, 2026

Financial Advice

April Money Monday! Planning for What’s Ahead

This time of year moves fast. One minute you’re reviewing financial aid offers and the next, new costs and deadlines start showing up. Hello, decision season. As part of this…

Regan Blume April 21, 2026

FAFSA Federal Aid Financial Aid

How (and When) to Appeal Your Financial Aid Offer

A step-by-step guide to asking for more aid Receiving your financial aid offer can feel like a turning point, until you realize the numbers don’t quite work. If there’s a…

Regan Blume April 15, 2026

Parent Newsletters

How to Read a Financial Aid Offer: What Parents Need to Know Before Saying Yes

Receiving a financial aid offer can feel like a huge relief until you sit down to actually read it. Between different formats, unfamiliar terms, and numbers that don’t always tell…

Regan Blume April 10, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s April Scholarship Spotlight

If the past few months have felt busy, you’re not alone, but April is a great time to reset and refocus. New scholarships are opening, deadlines are approaching, and there’s…

Regan Blume March 26, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Need-Based vs Merit-Based Aid: A Complete Parent Guide

In our latest blog, we introduced the basics of need-based aid and merit-based aid, two major ways to bring down the cost of college. Now, let’s take a closer look at…

Regan Blume November 4, 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

Financial Advice

How to Budget Smarter and Find College Money-Fast

Summer’s all about soaking up the sun and taking a break, but it’s also a great time to make financial moves that set you up for a smoother school year. Whether you’re…

Regan Blume July 10, 2025