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𝑺𝒐, 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝑰 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒏𝒔? 👇
This podcast dives into the real-world journey of pursuing a debt-free degree—whether you’re in high school exploring dual enrollment and college scholarships, or a graduate student seeking out scholarships for women, STEM scholarships, or funding strategies for advanced degrees. We cover everything from using the net price calculator and tools like MyIntuition to understand true college costs, to applying for college grants such as the Pell Grant through the FAFSA.
Listeners will also find budgeting tips and strategies inspired by Dave Ramsey, including insights from Financial Peace University, Ramsey Solutions, and the EveryDollar app. We’ll explore practical ways to save money, build a college fund through a 529 plan, and weigh options like college student loans, the Parent PLUS Loan, federal student loans, or even private student loans. Along the way, we share proven approaches to scholarship strategy and highlight scholarship search engines like ScholarshipOwl and Scholarships360 that can simplify the hunt.
Episodes

Monday Aug 08, 2022
92 - My Cousin Earned $55,000 in Scholarships from 4 Recycled Essays!!
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
You are just going to be floored by the story of my cousin today! I know I've said that for many other guests, but literally I've known this guy my whole life, and I didn't even know how deep or impactful or UNCONVENTIONAL his story went! It is definitely a testament to how God really provided.
$55,000 in scholarships took him not only through college tuition, but paid for his books, fees, gas, food, etc. that he didn't even have to work while in school! The clincher? He did this with 4 recycled essays. WHAT.
Yes, you can reuse scholarship essays you've written. Learn more about that, and his other tips and tricks, in this iconic episode!
LET'S GOOOOOOO!!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
1. Reuse your essays, but make them personalized in the intro and conclusion.
2. Prep for scholarship interviews like job interviews. Prep with a family or friend.
3. Ask about who the scholarship is in memory of and use a personal touch.
4. Look at school, honor's college, major department, and minor department's scholarship applications. Be politely pushy and inquire.
5. Look at your emails from your schools to find scholarships with deadlines out of the normal deadlines!
6. Check out your parents' work and/or unions for potential scholarships.
7. Keep reapplying for scholarships each year.
8. Apply for local scholarships.
9. The FAFSA is required to be filled out, even if you won't qualify for aid.
10. Think about applying for scholarships like you're paying yourself/working for yourself. Take those 2 hours to potentially earn $1000 (just as an example)!
11. Let your passion for your upcoming career come through! Check out the book "What Color is Your Parachute" if you're not sure what your passion is.
Related Episodes:
58 - Take 30 Secs to Apply for This $7000 Easy, NO Essay Scholarship!! (No Joke!) on Apple Podcasts
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!
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Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Happy Friyay!!!!!! Welcome back(: I'm here, wanting you to know that a debt-free degree is possible with NO student loans whatsoever! This can be attained through free classes, scholarships, and other unconventional money hacks. In this episode, I spill the tea on how this is attainable for current college students, homeschoolers, and public schoolers alike!
You're not going to want to miss it. LET'S GOOOOOOO!!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
Related Episodes:
58 - Take 30 Secs to Apply for This $7000 Easy, NO Essay Scholarship!! (No Joke!) on Apple Podcasts
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
Dr. Nneka Ichoku's podcast --> Victorious Working Mom-Simple Faith based Stress Management on Apple Podcasts
Spiritual Health Educator, Coach, Empathy Mentor, Connecto
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!
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Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Hello sunshine! Do you feel on top of life, checking off your to-do list, accomplishing your goals... until your period hits? Dude, what happened. Did you know that there is a way to arrange your calendar around your hormones, like doing the things that require more energy during the times of the month you have more energy? Also, you could arrange more "thinking time" around the monthly times that you have more mental acuity. Crazy cool, huh?
My guest SJ has amazing expertise in this area. Cycle syncing can literally save your sanity in college when you're on your period. You'll be low key amazed!
LET'S GOOOOOOO!!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
Related Episodes:
58 - Take 30 Secs to Apply for This $7000 Easy, NO Essay Scholarship!! (No Joke!) on Apple Podcasts
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
Sara-Jane Ladums' Podcast --> FIT PRODUCTIVE MUM | Find TIME for your health. Fitness & Weight loss goals| Quick home fitness, Macro nutrition & metabolism on Apple Podcasts
Weight loss coach, Fitness Coach, Nutrition coach, Productivity Coach, Christian Health Coach
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!
Topics in this ep: cycle syncing, menstrual, period, menstrual cycle, menstrual cup, period cup, period pads, tampons, period underwear, menstrual stages, period calculator, period calendar, menstrual calendar, period tracker, period phases, cramps, period cramps, menstrual cramps, period cramps but no period, period panties, period symptoms, period cup, period bathing suit, period poops, period cramps relief, cramp relief, cycle syncing, menstrual, period, menstrual cycle, menstrual cup, period cup, period pads, tampons, period underwear, menstrual stages, period calculator, period calendar, menstrual calendar, period tracker, period phases, cramps, period cramps, menstrual cramps, period cramps but no period, period panties, period symptoms, period cup, period bathing suit, period poops, period cramps relief, cramp relief

Monday Aug 01, 2022
89 - Easily Pay for College with These Unconventional Strategies!
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
On today's episode, Courtney from the "Confused to College Ready Podcast" interviewed me about unconventional strategies to help students pay for college!
Let's get it!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
Join my course, The Debt-Free College Blueprint, at --> http://debtfreecollegeblueprint.com/
Related Episodes:
58 - Take 30 Secs to Apply for This $7000 Easy, NO Essay Scholarship!! (No Joke!) on Apple Podcasts
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
Courtney Kountz's Podcast --> Confused to College Ready Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to Your College Search on Apple Podcasts
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!
Topics in this ep: Affordable, low-cost, purse-friendly, budget-friendly, be kind to your wallet, financial aid, FPU, find scholarships, CLEP, DSST, AP classes, test out of classes

Friday Jul 29, 2022
88 - Find Your Purpose and Calling in College! w/ Podcaster Kandice Bateast
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Hey lovely! Are you ever so stressed because you're doing your thing, living life, but you don't know if what fills your days are even aligned with your calling and purpose? My guest speaker Kandice has some answers and advice around finding our purpose and calling with God, with His guidance in our lives, while we're STILL in college!
Let's get it!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
Kandice Bateast's Podcast: GOODBYE HEARTBREAK, HELLO HEALING, Healing Broken Hearts, Empowering Women, Scriptural Healing, Find Your Love, Single Women, on Apple Podcasts
Heartbreak Coach, Author, Prayer Warrior
Related Episodes:
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
Join my course, The Debt-Free College Blueprint, at --> http://debtfreecollegeblueprint.com/
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!
Related Episodes:
109 - How to Pay for Higher Education Without Taking on ANY Student Debt on Apple Podcasts

Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
87 - Halley’s Story of God Providing Perseverence to Get Through College!
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Are you worn down? In need of some endurance, perseverance, or ooomph to finish college? Wondering where God is in all of this? Be encouraged by Halley's testimony of God providing her with perseverance to finish college!
Let's get it!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
The Debt-Free College Blueprint --> http://debtfreecollegeblueprint.com/
Related Episodes:
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!

Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Are you feeling pressed for time? Are you taking "too long" to get through college, or afraid you'll be behind? Never fear! Today, my friend Halley dishes on why it's totally fine, sometimes better even, to take your time to finish college!
Related Episodes:
Let's get it!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
Find my course, The Debt-Free College Blueprint, here --> http://debtfreecollegeblueprint.com/
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!
Topics in this ep: slow and steady, pace yourself, not a race, finish right, meet your goals, take control, choose your path, self discipline, time management, go slow to go fast, personal development, take your time, slow down, take longer in college, take longer to finish college, take your time do it right, carpe diem, seize the day, stress, overwhelm, stress hives, stress rash, stress ball, stress headache, stress bumps on fingers, stressed out, stress relief, stress symptoms, stress management, stress hormone, comfort food, comfort song, comfort music, take your time, slow down, take longer in college, take longer to finish college, take your time do it right, carpe diem, seize the day, stress, overwhelm, stress hives, stress rash, stress ball, stress headache, stress bumps on fingers, stressed out, stress relief, stress symptoms, stress management, stress hormone, comfort food, comfort song, comfort music

Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Hey girl! Is paying for college confusing? Are you trying to figure out what to do for next semester? Maybe you're already registered for classes and setup, but not sure how you're going to pay for everything! I know you'd rather not get loans, so what are you going to do?
In this episode I'd like to share my C.L.A.R.I.T.Y. method for paying for next semester. Each letter in the acronym stands for a letter that is a piece of the puzzle that will help you lower expenses and find money for college!
LET'S GOOOOOOO!!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
Previous pod eps mentioned on this episode:
R - Financial Aid Office
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!
Topics in this ep: hustle free, how-to, college-payments 101, start the semester right, get it right, understand college payments, time management for college students, semester, classes, professor

Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Hey guys! Are you looking for purpose? Or do you feel like you're not handling change very well? I legit understand what that feels like in college. Sometimes I had no idea how to feel purposeful in my schoolwork or life within college, and other times I had everything all laid out, but couldn't handle it well when the plan changed on me!
Today my guest Christine brings the tea on how to find purpose and handle change better while in college, so you're not going to want to miss her tips and tricks!
LET'S GOOOOOOO!!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
Christine Hinrich's Podcast: MilSpouse Mastermind Show | Mindset, resilience, finding purpose as a military spouse, military life, personal development, w on Apple Podcasts
Military Spouse Mindset Coach, Purpose Coach, Milspouse Growth Coach
Related Episodes:
149 - Find Your Purpose and Calling in College!
152 - Choosing a Major Within God’s Will in 5 Steps Find Passion, Purpose, and Calling
165 - How to Pay for College Without Taking on ANY Student Debt (Thanks Dave Ramsey!)
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!

Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Woah woah woah! My friend just bought a house, and she's only 19! Not only that, but she has no student loans, has been to every state and National Park Unit in America, and has visited 14 countries! Have you ever wanted cool experiences like that? Doesn't it take money to do things? How in the world was she able to accomplish and pay for all this at such a young age? Answers and more in today's episode!
LET'S GOOOOOOO!!
Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.
Related Episodes:
165 - How to Pay for College Without Taking on ANY Student Debt (Thanks Dave Ramsey!)
P.S.
Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community, and tell us what traditional degree you're getting, and how you want to use it in an unconventional way(:
Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook
Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace
Connect --> info@moneyandmentalpeace.com
**Scholarships & School Hacks for Christian College Girls to Graduate Debt-Free!**
Get a debt-free degree, find easy scholarships and money for college, and more tips for Christian college girls! Hang out with me, Kara (Scholarship Coach, College Money Mentor, Get Out of Debt Guru), every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or connect with me below!
Topics in this ep: debt-free, net-worth building, realising dreams, jet-setter, globetrotter, excursionist, afford to wanderlust, home-owner, zero to hero, financial freedom, home owner