Imagine Scholarships and Red Kite are working together to make finding scholarships, understanding financial aid, and planning for education easier than ever. As we bring our resources together, we know you may have questions about your accounts, subscriptions, and what comes next.
Do I need to create an account on both Red Kite and Imagine Scholarships?
Yes! For now, you'll need a separate account for each platform. Red Kite is completely free to use, while Imagine Scholarships offers both free and paid subscription options. Creating an account on both platforms gives you access to the resources each has to offer.
Is Red Kite free?
Yes! Red Kite is free for students and families. You can create an account and explore scholarship opportunities without purchasing a subscription.
Is Imagine Scholarships free?
Imagine Scholarships offers both free and paid memberships. You can get started with a free account and choose to upgrade if you'd like access to additional educational resources, tools, and support.
If I already have an Imagine Scholarships account, do I need to create a new one?
No! Your existing Imagine Scholarships account remains your home for accessing Imagine's resources. You will, however, need to create a separate Red Kite account to use its platform.
If I already have a Red Kite account, do I need to sign up for Imagine Scholarships?
You can continue using your Red Kite account. Creating an Imagine Scholarships account gives you access to additional educational resources, financial aid guidance, and college planning tools.
Why are Imagine Scholarships and Red Kite joining forces?
We share a common goal: helping students and families find more ways to pay for education.
By bringing our resources together, we can help you move beyond simply searching for scholarships to understanding financial aid, building a college funding plan, and making informed decisions about your educational future.
Are Imagine Scholarships and Red Kite the same company?
Imagine Scholarships and Red Kite are working together to provide a more comprehensive scholarship and financial aid experience. During this transition, both platforms will continue to have their own accounts and resources.
What is the difference between Imagine Scholarships and Red Kite?
Red Kite helps students discover scholarship opportunities, while Imagine Scholarships provides educational resources to help students and families navigate the larger college funding journey.
Imagine's resources include guidance on scholarships, financial aid, college planning, and financial literacy. Together, the two platforms help you find opportunities and understand how to make the most of them.
Will the two platforms eventually become one?
We're working toward a more connected experience! For now, you'll continue to access each platform through its own account. We'll share updates as additional features and resources become available.
Will I have access to more scholarships?
Our partnership is designed to help students discover more scholarship opportunities and take advantage of additional resources to support their education funding journey.
We encourage you to explore both platforms to make the most of what's available.
Can I apply for scholarships directly through Red Kite?
Red Kite helps you discover scholarship opportunities. Application requirements and submission processes may vary depending on the scholarship provider. Be sure to review the instructions and deadlines for each opportunity.
Does Imagine Scholarships award scholarships directly?
Imagine Scholarships helps students discover scholarship opportunities and provides education and guidance throughout the scholarship search and application process. Individual scholarship providers determine their own eligibility requirements and select recipients.
Can these platforms help me with more than scholarships?
Absolutely! Finding scholarships is just one part of paying for education.
Imagine Scholarships also helps students and families understand financial aid, explore college and career options, build funding strategies, and develop financial literacy skills.
Do I need to complete the FAFSA to use either platform?
You do not need to complete the FAFSA simply to create an account and explore resources.
However, completing the FAFSA may help you qualify for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. Some individual scholarships may also require FAFSA information.
If I have a paid Imagine Scholarships subscription, will I have to pay for Red Kite too?
No! Red Kite is free to use. Your Imagine Scholarships subscription is separate and provides access to the benefits included in your membership.
Will my Imagine Scholarships subscription change?
Your current Imagine Scholarships membership will continue during the transition. We'll communicate any future changes to membership options or benefits.
Do I need a paid Imagine Scholarships subscription to use Red Kite?
No. You can use Red Kite for free regardless of whether you have a free or paid Imagine Scholarships membership.
Can parents use Imagine Scholarships and Red Kite?
Yes! Parents and families are an important part of the college funding journey. Imagine Scholarships offers resources to help families understand financial aid, prepare for college expenses, and support their students throughout the process.
Can high school counselors and college access professionals use these resources?
Absolutely! Imagine Scholarships provides educational resources that counselors, educators, and college access professionals can use to support students and families.
Our partnership with Red Kite creates additional opportunities to connect students with scholarship information and financial aid resources.
What if my school or TRIO program already has an Imagine Scholarships membership?
Your organization can continue using its Imagine Scholarships resources during the transition. Red Kite provides an additional free scholarship resource that students can explore.
Contact the Imagine Scholarships team if you have questions about your organization's membership or student access.
What if I have trouble accessing my account?
Because the platforms currently use separate accounts, you'll need to contact the appropriate support team for account-specific assistance.
Where should I start? We recommend creating your accounts on both platforms!
Start exploring scholarship opportunities through Red Kite, then visit Imagine Scholarships for additional tools, educational resources, and guidance to help you plan and pay for your education.
