Money and Mental Peace - Scholarship, Dave Ramsey Baby Steps, FAFSA 2025, Scholarships for College, Scholarships for High School Seniors

406 - The $15,000 Duct Tape Scholarship Is Real—and Hilarious!

A $15,000 scholarship for a prom outfit made out of duct tape? Yep, it’s real—and it’s as wild as it sounds. In this episode, we break down how this quirky scholarship works, why it actually matters, and what it says about creativity and opportunity in college funding. If you think scholarships are all serious essays and straight-A grades, this one might just change your mind—and maybe even inspire some outside-the-box thinking for paying tuition.

Also, do you want my personal help with finding scholarships that are specific to you or assistance with the actual applications? Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me on my calendar here –> calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace

Scholarship mentioned in this episode: https://www.duckbrand.com/stuck-at-prom 

Related Episodes:

260 - The Best Way to Find Scholarships You Don’t Even Know About (That Are Specific To You!)

78 - How to Find $10,000 in Scholarship Opportunities in an Hour a Week

2 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200! Colleges Don’t Want You to Know This Best-Kept Secret

 

YouTube → Kara’s Quest

Facebook → Christian College Girl Community

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: scholarship, budget tip, budget tips, scholarships for college, scholarships for college students, college scholarships, scholarships for high school seniors, scholarships America, scholarship owl, scholarships niche, scholarship essay examples, scholarship for graduate students, scholarship no essay, scholarship merit based, scholarships no essay, duck tape, duck brand duct tape

 

405 - Top 3 Sites To Help You Find Scholarships Specific to You! (Ben Kaplan Interview Part 3)

Ben wanted to go to college, but did not know at first how he would pay for it. Cue scholarships! $90,000 in scholarships later, he paid for his Harvard education, and now wants to help tell others how they can do the same! Now in part 3 we discuss his top 3 resources to help you find scholarships that are specific to you!

• Scholars and Dollars
• Learndipity
• Scholaroo Scholarship Database

Listen to parts 1 &2 of this interview below…

Part 1 - $90,000 Scholarship Winner & Harvard Grad Shares How to Win Scholarships! - with Bestselling Author Ben Kaplan

Part 2 - Ben Kaplan ($90,000 Scholarship Winner & Harvard Grad) Shares How Applying for Scholarships Helps You Find Your Purpose!

 

Also, do you want my personal help with finding scholarships that are specific to you or assistance with the actual applications? Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me on my calendar here –> calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace

 

About Ben Kaplan:

Ben Kaplan is among the nation’s leading experts on college admissions, scholarships and financial aid, student personal finance, and higher education policy. He is the author of 12 bestselling books and courses, including Scholars & Dollars, which have sold 2 million copies worldwide.

Kaplan became a college expert in part from personal experience: In high school, he won 24 college scholarships—enough to cover the cost of his Harvard degree. He is the founder of the popular Scholaroo education portal, and has advised leading institutions such as UCLA, Texas A&M, NYC Public Schools, New Mexico’s 529 College Savings Plan, and the National PTA.

Kaplan has been featured on more than 5,000 TV and radio programs—including appearances on Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, National Public Radio, and the BBC. He is a recipient of the Morris Kronfeld Prize in Economics and was selected as the “Top Student Leader in America” by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

 

YouTube → Kara’s Quest

Facebook → Christian College Girl Community

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: Ben Kaplan, admissions, college admissions, Benjamin Kaplan, scholars and dollars, scholars & dollars, How to go to college almost for free, dollars for scholars, scholarship scouts, pay for college, student loan forgiveness, federal student loans, community college, Harvard, Harvard grad, Harvard economist, college scholarships, college majors, online college courses, college student loans, college degree online, college readiness, Bachelor’s degree, Ivy League schools, master’s degree, trade school, find your purpose, find purpose, build character, find purpose life, build resilience, build confidence, build emotional resilience, boost of confidence, build self confidence, self confident, confident, life purpose, life purpose driven, purpose driven life, the purpose life driven

 

404 - Is it My Job to Pay For My Kid's College? NO! 3 Reasons Why...

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  

 

Related Episodes:

• 313 - Student Loans Are UNNECESSARY  To Send Your Kids to College (Real Life Story Inside)
• 340 - Think You Need Student Loans to Go to College? Think Again! She Finished Debt-Free and Had NO ONE to Pay Back After Graduation
• 344 - Don't Want Your Kids to Have $30,000 in Student Loans Like You? 2 Steps to Help Them Avoid Your Fate

 

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

403 - What Happens When The Scholarship Money Rolls In? 5 Tips to Stay Organized! - Best-Of Episode

The money has FINALLY COME! What do you need to keep track of so that you don’t lose out on official details for receiving or renewing the scholarships? I give details in today’s episode!

Want my one-on-one help to find scholarships that you are for sure eligible for? Then head to calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace and plan a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session so we can find you some $$$ for school!

 

Related Episodes:

• 260 - The Best Way to Find Scholarships You Don’t Even Know About (That Are Specific To You)
• EP 2 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200! Colleges Don’t Want You to Know This Best-Kept Secret
• 285 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget

 

Come join our Facebook Group: Christian College Girls Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity

Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace

YouTube → Kara's Quest

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: scholarships, scholarship money, get organized, scholarships for college, scholarships for college students, grant money single mothers, scholarships universe, scholarships definition, scholarships nursing, scholarships owl, scholarships of America, scholarships niche, grant money definition, scholarships 360, scholarships no essay, scholarships hispanic, scholarships in texas, scholarships single moms, scholarships sites, scholarships black students, scholarships in florida, scholarships local, scholarships to apply for, scholarships women in stem, scholarships for moms

402 - Reddit Horror Stories --> Student Loans Are Crippling A Generation! - Best-Of Episode

Don’t believe me? Hear true stories from redditors about how a small amount of student debt doubled or even tripled due to loan interest, how they’re struggling to even make the first payment, and how their mental health has been significantly impacted by debt. 

But I won’t leave you in the dumps! Learn about how Crystal paid off $200,000 in debt in 3 years, and how Jade paid off over $400,000! It’s possible to go to school without loans, and also possible to pay them off even if you’ve already acquired debt!

 

Debt-free stories mentioned in this episode ⬇️

Debt Free Scream - $200,000 paid off in 3 years 2 months - Student Loan (youtube.com)

How She Paid Off $460,000 in Debt (With Jade Warshaw) (youtube.com) 

 

Watch the documentary “Borrowed Future: How Student Loans Are Killing The American Dream” → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7krdoXswQA 

 

Come join our Facebook Group: Christian College Girls Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity

 

Related Episodes:

• 53 - Student Loans are ENTIRELY UNNECESSARY! 3 Incredible Debt-Free Stories that Prove It
• 173 - She Paid Off $20,000 in Student Loans in a Few Months, Before Ever Paying Any Interest! Learn How You Can Too
• 215 - Student Loans Gotcha Down? 4 Ways to Quit Drowning in Loans and Get Through College Without Any More
• 91 - A Debt-Free Degree with NO STUDENT LOANS is Possible Via Free Classes, Scholarships and Unconventional Money Hacks

 

Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace

YouTube → Kara's Quest

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: reddit, reddit stories, reddit horror stories, reddit popular,, reddit student loans, reddit scholarships, ask reddit, reddit cringe, reddit gaming, reddit games, reddit school, reddit wow, reddit funny, reddit advice, reddit oldschoolcool

401 - Financial Aid For Your Daughter - The Basics & How to Get Money Without Being Overwhelmed! - Best-Of Episode

Wanting to reduce the cost of tuition? Wondering how your daughter can earn scholarships? Are you assisting her with financial planning for college, and don’t know where to start? I know parents are concerned with their children being burdened with student debt and making choices in life based on that debt. I want them to have freedom after school to work and serve in any capacity God directs them to, without loans hanging over their heads! All these answered, and more, in today’s episode. 

Want my one-on-one help to find scholarships for your daughter that she for sure is eligible for? Then head to calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace and plan a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session so we can find her some $$$ for school!

Related Episodes:

• 322 - How to Reduce the Cost of Tuition for Your Daughter by 50% - 3 Steps to Get Started
• 317 - "How Can My High High GPA Daughter & Middle Income Family Pay For College WITHOUT STUDENT LOANS?" Your Scholarship Questions Answered 
• 344 - Don't Want Your Kids to Have $30,000 in Student Loans Like You? 2 Steps to Help Them Avoid Your Fate!
• 313 - Student Loans Are UNNECESSARY To Send Your Kids to College (Real Life Story Inside!)

 

Come join our Facebook Group: Christian College Girls Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity

Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace

YouTube → Kara's Quest

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.

400 - Win a $500 Team USA Fan Scholarship! - Best-Of Episode

Simone Biles, Michael Phelps… Can’t get enough of the Olympics and Team USA? Who is your fav athlete? Write about it and win a scholarship for being such a big fan!!! I give all the details about this scholarship on today's episode!

Want to find more scholarships that you enjoy, like this one? Then head to calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace and plan a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session so we can find you some $$$ for school!

Scholarship mentioned in this episode: https://bold.org/scholarships/team-USA-fan-scholarship/ 

 

Related Episodes:

223 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget

211 - Earn This $1989 Scholarship if You Love Taylor Swift!

230 - I Found Her $16,489 in Scholarships & You Could Be Next!

 

Come join our Facebook Group: Christian College Girls Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity

Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace

YouTube → Kara's Quest

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: team usa, Simone Biles, Olympics, Paris Olympics, 2024 Olympics, simone biles husband, olympics in paris, women’s gymnastics, Simone Biles height, simone biles at the olympics, olympics gymnastics women, Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Shawn White, Michael Phelps, Mary Lou Retton, Allyson Felix, Jesse Owens, Katie Ledecky

399 - Ben Kaplan ($90,000 Scholarship Winner & Harvard Grad) Shares How Applying for Scholarships Helps You Find Your Purpose! (Part 2)

Ben wanted to go to college, but did not know at first how he would pay for it. Cue scholarships! $90,000 in scholarships later, he paid for his Harvard education, and now wants to help tell others how they can do the same! In part 2, we discuss…

• Testing out of classes (CLEP, DSST, AP) 
• Professional Judgement - secret password/keyword where they take into account your special circumstances and might give you extra financial aid!
• Saving money on textbooks
• Student travel discounts and health insurance
• $90,000 in scholarships
• How scholarships build confidence, character, and resilience
• How scholarships can help you find your purpose
• …and much more!

Listen to parts 1 & 3 of this interview below...

Part 1 - $90,000 Scholarship Winner & Harvard Grad Shares How to Win Scholarships! - with Bestselling Author Ben Kaplan

Part 3 - Top 3 Sites to Help You Find Scholarships Specific to You! (Feat. Ben Kaplan)

 

Also, do you want my personal help with finding scholarships that are specific to you or assistance with the actual applications? Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me on my calendar here –> calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace   

 

About Ben Kaplan:

Ben Kaplan is among the nation’s leading experts on college admissions, scholarships and financial aid, student personal finance, and higher education policy. He is the author of 12 bestselling books and courses, including Scholars & Dollars, which have sold 2 million copies worldwide.

Kaplan became a college expert in part from personal experience: In high school, he won 24 college scholarships—enough to cover the cost of his Harvard degree. He is the founder of the popular Scholaroo education portal, and has advised leading institutions such as UCLA, Texas A&M, NYC Public Schools, New Mexico’s 529 College Savings Plan, and the National PTA.

Kaplan has been featured on more than 5,000 TV and radio programs—including appearances on Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, National Public Radio, and the BBC. He is a recipient of the Morris Kronfeld Prize in Economics and was selected as the “Top Student Leader in America” by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

 

YouTube → Kara’s Quest

Facebook → Christian College Girl Community

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: Ben Kaplan, admissions, college admissions, Benjamin Kaplan, scholars and dollars, scholars & dollars, How to go to college almost for free, dollars for scholars, scholarship scouts, pay for college, student loan forgiveness, federal student loans, community college, Harvard, Harvard grad, Harvard economist, college scholarships, college majors, online college courses, college student loans, college degree online, college readiness, Bachelor’s degree, Ivy League schools, master’s degree, trade school, find your purpose, find purpose, build character, find purpose life, build resilience, build confidence, build emotional resilience, boost of confidence, build self confidence, self confident, confident, life purpose, life purpose driven, purpose driven life, the purpose life driven

398 - $90,000 Scholarship Winner & Harvard Grad Shares How to Win Scholarships! - with Bestselling Author Ben Kaplan (Part 1)

Ben wanted to go to college, but did not know at first how he would pay for it. Cue scholarships! $90,000 in scholarships later, he paid for his Harvard education, and now wants to help tell others how they can do the same! We discuss…

• How to tell YOUR story to scholarship judges
• Scholarship myths/misgivings
• What constitutes a good application/essay
• His Harvard story
• Admissions advice
• Ivy League vs. community college
• …and much more!

Listen to parts 2 & 3 of this interview below...

Part 2 - Ben Kaplan ($90,000 Scholarship Winner & Harvard Grad) Shares How Applying for Scholarships Helps You Find Your Purpose!

Part 3 - Top 3 Sites to Help You Find Scholarships Specific to You! (Feat. Ben Kaplan)

 

YouTube → Kara’s Quest

Facebook → Christian College Girl Community

Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace

Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com

 

Also, do you want my personal help with finding scholarships that are specific to you or assistance with the actual applications? Schedule a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session with me on my calendar here –> calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace   

 

About Ben Kaplan:

Benjamin Kaplan is among the nation’s leading experts on college admissions, scholarships and financial aid, student personal finance, and higher education policy. He is the author of 12 bestselling books and courses, including Scholars & Dollars (sometimes called Scholars and Dollars or Dollars for Scholars), which have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. Kaplan also wrote How to Go to College Almost for Free, a classic resource for students searching for scholarships and ways to pay for college.

Kaplan became a leading voice in higher education in part from personal experience: in high school, he won 24 college scholarships—enough to pay for his entire Harvard degree. A Harvard grad and Harvard economist, he went on to found the popular Scholaroo education portal as well as initiatives like Scholarship Scouts, all designed to connect students with funding opportunities. His strategies emphasize saving money, avoiding heavy student loans, and exploring cost-effective alternatives such as community college, trade school, and online college courses or a college degree online.

He has advised leading institutions including UCLA, Texas A&M, NYC Public Schools, New Mexico’s 529 College Savings Plan, and the National PTA. He has also been featured on more than 5,000 TV and radio programs—including Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, NPR, and the BBC. Kaplan is the recipient of the Morris Kronfeld Prize in Economics and was recognized as the “Top Student Leader in America” by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Today, his message resonates with students and families at every stage of the academic journey. Whether preparing for college readiness, choosing between college majors, or aiming for a Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or even Ivy League schools, Kaplan encourages students to prioritize scholarships, grants, bursaries, and creative funding over debt. His work provides guidance not just for undergraduate and graduate students but also for those navigating federal student loans, considering student loan forgiveness, or exploring new educational paths.

 

397 - What Are The Odds of Winning Scholarships I Apply For? Are They a Waste of Time? - Best-Of Episode

Answer: yeah, they might be a waste of time! It depends on the types of scholarships you apply for. The odds change depending on several factors, which I’ll explain in today’s episode. For example, are "no essay scholarships" legit? Should you be using scholarship databases like ScholarshipOwl, Unigo, Niche, Chegg, Scholarships360, Access Scholarships, or Scholarships.com?

Let's talk about it! You don’t want to miss this one!

 

LET’S GOOOOOOO!

 

Wanna figure out what scholarships would be best for you to apply for? Which ones are worth your time and effort?

Head to calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace and plan a FREE Scholarship Strategy Session, so that I can work with you on finding scholarships SPECIFIC to you!

 

Related Episodes:

• 260 - The Best Way to Find Scholarships You Don’t Even Know About (That Are Specific To You)
• 2 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200! Colleges Don’t Want You To Know This Best-Kept Secret
• 285 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget

 

Come join our Facebook Group: Christian College Girls Community → tinyurl.com/karacommunity

Instagram → @moneyandmentalpeace

YouTube → Kara's Quest

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.