• 372 - Will Scholarships Pay Me Or My School? Who Gets the Money?
    Nov 23 2024

    Who actually gets the scholarship money? Is it awarded straight to you or sent to your college/university on your behalf? Does it really make any difference either way? What if you're in high school and won't be going to college for another year or two? What if you aren't enrolled in a college yet? Then where do the scholarship funds go?

    Answers in today's episode!

    Also, let me find some scholarships for you! Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me to discuss how I can find you between $10,000-30,000 in scholarship opportunities! Plan a time on my calendar here –> https://calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace

    LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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    Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community - Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook

    Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace)

    Email --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com

    Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!

    Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money?

    Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free!

    Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!)

    During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS.

    But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side.

    ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too.

    If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you!

    So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.

    Topics related to this episode: save money, financial peace, debt-free, debt-free community, cost effective, pay for college, university, collegiate, academic, academia, Dave Ramsey Baby Steps, frugal, frugality, church coffee, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Debt-Free, Budget Tips, College Student Loans, finding scholarships, scholarship database, grants, bursaries, google it, duck duck go, ask family and friends, local businesses, church, denominations, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Debt-Free, Budget Tips, College Student Loans, CLEP, test out of classes, test out, returning student, non-traditional student, adult college student

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    10 mins
  • 371 - What Will 4 Years of College Actually Cost You? Estimate it With The Net Price Calculator & MyinTuition!
    Nov 20 2024
    How do you know if you can afford a certain school? What will 4 years of undergrad actually cost you? Need advice on how the Net Price Calculator works? Is the Net Price Calculator and MyinTuition different than FAFSA? (Hint: yes it is!) Details are inside today’s interview with College Admissions Counselor Mark Stucker! Check out part 1 of this interview about his formula for matching students to colleges in 5 key areas – academic match, social match, emotional match, career match, and financial match. Then in part 2, he dishes on 5 admission tips to make your college search, applications, and acceptances easier. He goes into even more detail on his own podcast Your College Bound Kid. Also, let me find some scholarships for you! Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me to discuss how I can find you between $10,000-30,000 in scholarship opportunities! Plan a time on my calendar here –> https://calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace Can’t wait to dive in, LET’S GO!!!!! Mark’s Podcast: Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews Net Price Calculator: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/get-started MyinTuition: https://myintuition.org/ Related Episodes: 322 - How to Reduce the Cost of Tuition for Your Daughter by 50% - 3 Steps to Get Started...320 - How to Find Scholarships for Students with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, ADD, & Mental Health Conditions282 - Find $10,000 in Scholarships in Under An Hour! Come join our Facebook Group for more discussions, advice, and memes ☺️ Christian College Girl Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace Email → info@moneyandmentalpeace.com **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!** Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. Topics related to this episode: 529, 529 plan, section 529 plan, 529 account, 529 plan accounts, 529 calculator, 529 tax benefits, 529 college fund, 529 qualified expenses, parent plus loan, cosign student loans, parent plus loan interest rate, parent plus loan federal, parent plus loan payments, college fit, college match, your college bound kid, mark stucker, admissions, admissions office, college admissions, college ranking, admissions visitor center, admissions essay format, universities ranking global, admissions testing, admissions welcome center, college decisions, college decision, pay for college, send your kid to college, college admissions counselor, net price calculator, College Board net price calculator, myintuition, my intuition, net price calculator university of michigan
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    16 mins
  • 370 - Top 5 Tips For College Admissions - What Are They Looking For? How Can You Get Into Your Dream School?
    Nov 16 2024

    What are colleges looking for when admitting students? How should you view college rankings? Need advice on how to get into your dream school?

    Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Mark Stucker, a college admissions counselor! He dishes on ways to make your college search, applications, and acceptances easier, plus goes into more detail on his own podcast Your College Bound Kid.

    Check out part 1 of this interview about his formula for matching students to colleges using 5 key areas – academic match, social match, emotional match, career match, and financial match. Then in part 3 of the series (coming soon!) he’ll go deeper into how the net price calculator can be used to anticipate the overall cost of 4 years of undergrad, and many other nuggets of advice to help you graduate debt-free!

    Can’t wait to dive in, LET’S GO!!!!!

    Mark’s Podcast: Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews - Apple Podcasts

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    Come join our Facebook Group for more discussions, advice, and memes ☺️ Christian College Girl Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity

    Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace

    Email → info@moneyandmentalpeace.com

    **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!**

    Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money?

    Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free!

    Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!)

    During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS.

    But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side.

    ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too.

    If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you!

    So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.

    Topics related to this episode: 529, 529 plan, section 529 plan, 529 account, 529 plan accounts, 529 calculator, 529 tax benefits, 529 college fund, 529 qualified expenses, parent plus loan, cosign student loans, parent plus loan interest rate, parent plus loan federal, parent plus loan payments, college fit, college match, your college bound kid, mark stucker, admissions, admissions office, college admissions, college ranking, admissions visitor center, admissions essay format, universities ranking global, admissions testing, admissions welcome center, college decisions, college decision, pay for college, send your kid to college, college admissions counselor, net price calculator, College Board net price calculator

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    18 mins
  • 369 - How To Find the Best College Fit for Your Child, That You Can Afford! - With College Admissions Counselor Mark Stucker
    Nov 13 2024
    How in the world will you help your child find the best college for them, let alone pay for it? Don’t want your kid or family burdened with debt? Worried that you earn too much money for them to get federal aid, but not enough to pay for their schooling? You’re also probably overwhelmed because when do you have time to figure this all out!? I want to help you! Today, I interviewed college admissions counselor Mark Stucker about his formula for matching students to colleges using 5 key areas – academic match, social match, emotional match, career match, and financial match. Then in part 2 of the series he’ll go deeper into how college admissions decide on who to accept each year, what exactly they're looking for, and how to help your student get into their dream school. Part 3 dishes on how the Net Price Calculator and MyinTuition can be used to anticipate the overall cost of 4 years of undergrad, plus many other nuggets of advice that you wished you knew when you went to college back in the day! Can’t wait to dive in, LET’S GO!!!!! Come join our Facebook Group for more discussions, advice, and memes - Christian College Girl Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity Mark’s Podcast: Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission Interviews - Apple Podcasts Related Episodes: 368 - "Is It My Job to Pay For My Kid’s College?” NO! 3 Reasons Why…344 - Don't Want Your Kids to Have $30,000 in Student Loans Like You? 2 Steps to Help Them Avoid Your Fate313 - Student Loans Are UNNECESSARY To Send Your Kids to College (Real Life Story Inside) Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace Email → info@moneyandmentalpeace.com **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!** Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!) During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS. But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side. ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too. If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace. Topics related to this episode: 529, 529 plan, section 529 plan, 529 account, 529 plan accounts, 529 calculator, 529 tax benefits, 529 college fund, 529 qualified expenses, parent plus loan, cosign student loans, parent plus loan interest rate, parent plus loan federal, parent plus loan payments, college fit, college match, your college bound kid, mark stucker, admissions, admissions office, college admissions, college ranking, admissions visitor center, admissions essay format, universities ranking global, admissions testing, admissions welcome center, college decisions, college decision, pay for college, send your kid to college, college admissions counselor, net price calculator, College Board net price calculator
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    13 mins
  • 368 - "Is It My Job to Pay For My Kid's College?" NO! 3 Reasons Why...
    Nov 9 2024

    Reason #1 - You will retire, but your kids may not go to college. Take care of your survival first. I know how to help you and your kids graduate debt-free without parental help… as that’s what I did! Plus 2 more reasons! Come listen in!

    Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me to discuss how I can find your child between $10,000-30,000 in scholarship opportunities! Plan a time on my calendar here –> https://calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace

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    Come join our Facebook Group for more discussions, advice, and memes ☺️ Christian College Girl Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity

    Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace

    Email → info@moneyandmentalpeace.com

    **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!**

    Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money?

    Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free!

    Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!)

    During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS.

    But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side.

    ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too.

    If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you!

    So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.

    Topics related to this episode: 529, 529 plan, section 529 plan, 529 account, 529 plan accounts, 529 calculator, 529 tax benefits, 529 college fund, 529 qualified expenses, parent plus loan, cosign student loans, parent plus loan interest rate, parent plus loan federal, parent plus loan payments

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    21 mins
  • 367 - 4 Tips To Save $400 on Groceries & Gas in College
    Nov 6 2024

    A recent stat says 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, and I wanna help you break out of that cycle! During college, gas money and groceries can be difficult to come by, especially with all the inflation lately. Plus, you’re crazy busy with work AND school! So to help combat this, I have 4 suggestions that could potentially help you save $400 or more on groceries & gas while in school!

    Let’s goooooooo!!!!

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    Also find me on…

    ~ Facebook: Christian College Girl Community - Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook at tinyurl.com/karacommunity

    Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace)

    Email --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com

    **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!**

    Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money?

    Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free!

    Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!)

    During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS.

    But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side.

    ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too.

    If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you!

    So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.

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  • 366 - "Should I Celebrate Halloween as a Christian in College?" 3 Questions to Consider When Making The Decision
    Oct 31 2024

    Do you get excited, scared, or downright confused during the Halloween season? Maybe your parents think one way, but you’re leaning in a different direction now that you’re in college? How do you make the decision with so many voices and opinions shouting at you from either side?

    Take a deep breath, say a prayer, and let’s focus on seeking the Lord together and His way for you in this season! Today, I’ll give you 3 things to consider when making this, sometimes confusing, decision.

    Come join our Facebook Group for more discussions, advice, and memes ☺️ Christian College Girl Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity

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    **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!**

    Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money?

    Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free!

    Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!)

    During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS.

    But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side.

    ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too.

    If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you!

    So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.

    Topics related to this episode: halloween, halloween costumes, halloween movies, halloween decorations, halloween pajamas, zombie, zombieland, zombie movies, zombie apocalypse, zombie deer, pumpkin, pumpkins, pumpkin carving, jack o lantern, jack-o-lantern, should a Christian celebrate Halloween

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  • 365 - "How Can My High GPA Daughter & Middle Income Family Pay For College WITHOUT STUDENT LOANS?" Your Scholarship Questions Answered! - Best-Of Episode
    Oct 29 2024

    So your kid wants to go to college, but money is tight! I mean, you’re not poor, so you don’t get any federal funding, but you’re not rich either! You’re just stuck between a rock and a hard place. You might wonder if her high GPA will help with scholarships?

    DON’T WORRY! I myself graduated from college debt-free without rich parents nor ANY student loans, and I can walk you through how your exact situation is actually ideal with lots of scholarship options available. Listen in, and…

    Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me to discuss how I can find your child between $10,000-30,000 in scholarship opportunities! Access my calendar here –> https://calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace

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    ~ Facebook: Christian College Girl Community - Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook at tinyurl.com/karacommunity

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    Email --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com

    **Get scholarships and pay for college without student loans!**

    Are you worried about how to pay for college? Stressed because it’s so expensive? Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money?

    Welcome fam! This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans and maybe even graduate college debt-free!

    Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST! I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially either!)

    During school, I was worried about paying for next semester. I couldn’t find scholarships that worked specifically for me, and didn’t know how to get started while juggling homework and keeping up with ALL.THE.THINGS.

    But dude, I learned there was a better way! With God’s direction, I tested out of classes, and found the perfect scholarships, grants, internships, and weird budget hacks that helped me go from overwhelmed to debt-free with $10k in the bank–all with God on my side.

    ... and I’m here to walk you through this, too.

    If you are ready to find scholarships specific to you, learn to manage your money well, and have enough money to kill it at college, this pod is for you!

    So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you’ve ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.

    Topics included in this podcast: scholarships for my child, scholarships for my kids, scholarships for my children, scholarships senior high school, high school senior scholarships, high school junior scholarships, college scholarships, scholarships for graduate students, undergraduate, free money, student loan forgiveness, federal loan forgiveness, student loans debt relief, debt relief, student loans US, student loans pause, student loans news, student loans cancellation, student loans payment, student loans repayment, student loans gov, student loans supreme court, student loans debt, student loans interest rates, student loans sallie mae, financial burden, change your legacy, family legacy, bankruptcy, CLEP, CLEP test, DSST, DSST exam, test out of classes, AP class

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