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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…

Regan Blume July 14, 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

Graduate Students

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…

Regan Blume June 11, 2026

Featured Scholarships

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…

Regan Blume May 22, 2026

Financial Advice

Money Monday: The Truth About Summer Scholarships + Smart Money Habits

Once May arrives, a lot of students mentally move on from scholarships. Between finals, graduations, vacations, jobs, and summer plans, it’s easy to assume scholarship season is basically finished. But…

Regan Blume May 19, 2026

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s May Scholarship Spotlight: Finish Strong

May can feel like a sprint to the finish line. Finals, graduations, celebrations, move-outs, summer plans, and anticipation for what’s next make this one of the busiest times of year…

Regan Blume April 29, 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

Scholarships

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

Featured Scholarships

Red Kite’s March Scholarship Spotlight

March is here which means longer days, a little more sunshine, and spring break plans starting to take shape. While everyone’s looking forward to a reset, scholarship deadlines don’t take…

Regan Blume March 3, 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