{"id":2836,"date":"2026-08-31T16:39:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T21:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/?p=2836"},"modified":"2026-08-31T16:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T21:43:00","slug":"your-back-to-school-financial-check-in-5-things-to-do-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myredkite.com\/blog\/your-back-to-school-financial-check-in-5-things-to-do-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Back-to-School Financial Check-In: 5 Things to Do Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between books, supplies, transportation, meals, fees and everyday expenses, now is a good time to make sure your financial plan still works, whether you\u2019re in high school, college or graduate school, or supporting a student along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need to rethink everything. Start with these five financial checks to help you stay on track this semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your 5 Back-to-School Financial Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"290\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-1024x290.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2857 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-1024x290.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-768x217.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-1536x435.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/290;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns financial-check-columns has-custom-css is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex wp-custom-css-d19818a4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"336\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2862 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-1.jpg 332w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1-1-296x300.jpg 296w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 332px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 332\/336;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review what this semester will actually cost<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-e0883dae\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"887\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/checklist.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2864 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/checklist.jpg 702w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/checklist-237x300.jpg 237w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 702px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 702\/887;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuition is only part of the picture.Books, supplies, transportation, food, technology, fees and everyday spending can quickly change what you actually need. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your student account and review your bill. Check that all financial aid is showing correctly, charges match your selections and you know when your balance is due.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not in college yet? Start estimating what college may cost beyond tuition so you can plan ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"481\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2863 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2.jpg 481w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 481px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 481\/481;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give yourself a realistic spending plan<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Your-Simple-Semester-Spending-Plan-600-x-600-px-1200-x-650-px-2-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2911 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Your-Simple-Semester-Spending-Plan-600-x-600-px-1200-x-650-px-2-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Your-Simple-Semester-Spending-Plan-600-x-600-px-1200-x-650-px-2-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Your-Simple-Semester-Spending-Plan-600-x-600-px-1200-x-650-px-2-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Your-Simple-Semester-Spending-Plan-600-x-600-px-1200-x-650-px-2.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/555;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Track your spending monthly, not just once a semester. A 15-minute check-in each month can help you stay on track.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-437b9673 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f4f3f2;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/lightbulb-768x768.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;font-size:22px\"><strong>Red Kite Pro Tip:<\/strong> Put a 15-minute money check-in on your calendar once a month. Review what you&#8217;ve spent, what&#8217;s coming up and whether your plan needs to change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"136\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2887 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 125px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 125\/136;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-728072c3\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If there&#8217;s a gap, explore your options before borrowing more<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing a balance can be stressful, but borrowing more doesn&#8217;t have to be the first move. Work through these steps in order:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"555\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-1200-x-650-px-1-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2874 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-1200-x-650-px-1-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-1200-x-650-px-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-1200-x-650-px-1-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Blog-PNG-1200-x-650-px-1.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/555;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8cd0e6\"><strong>Your school&#8217;s financial aid office is there to help. Ask questions early.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"203\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2882 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 196px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 196\/203;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep scholarships in your routine<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New scholarship opportunities are available all year for high school, college and graduate students. Even a few applications can make a big difference. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/checklist-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2883 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/checklist-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/checklist-1-300x168.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/335;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/red-kite-in-laptop-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2885 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/red-kite-in-laptop-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/red-kite-in-laptop-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/red-kite-in-laptop-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/red-kite-in-laptop.jpg 1448w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-white-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>An updated profile can help surface scholarships that better fit where you are now.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-f873e471\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"237\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2893 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 232px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 232\/237;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look one step ahead<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-container-content-3085dad0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"258\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/calendar-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2898 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/calendar-1.jpg 260w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/calendar-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 260px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 260\/258;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c00f5982\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2027-28 FAFSA will be available on <strong>October 1, 2026.<\/strong> You don&#8217;t have to complete everything in September, but you can start getting organized now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"384\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FAFSA-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2899 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FAFSA-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/FAFSA-1-300x192.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/384;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.myredkite.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/RedKite-Logo-Icon-Kite-RGB_120x120-20240104-152031.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2896 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 120px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 120\/120;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start the Semester With a Plan You Can Use<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back-to-school finances don&#8217;t have to be figured out all at once. Review what you owe. Know what you&#8217;re spending. Ask questions when something doesn&#8217;t look right. Keep looking for funding and scholarships. 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