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

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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: 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

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!

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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: bursary, scholarships, on-a-budget, financial freedom, financial stability, purse-friendly, affordable, how to get free money, spend less, financial aid, $1,000 no essay scholarship, no essay scholarship, no essay scholarships 2023, no essay scholarships 2024, $10,000 no essay scholarship, $1,000 no essay scholarship, $10000 no essay scholarship, $10,000 no essay scholarship, $1000 no essay scholarship, $1,000 no essay scholarship, scholarship owl no essay scholarship, no essay needed scholarship, unigo, niche, unigo.com, niche.com, scholarships.com, financial aid, financial aid office, financial aid advisor, private student loans, public student loans, federal student loans

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/

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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

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!

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

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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: 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

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. 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 for college!

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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: bursary, scholarships, on-a-budget, financial freedom, financial stability, purse-friendly, affordable, how to get free money, spend less, financial aid, $1,000 no essay scholarship, no essay scholarship, no essay scholarships 2023, no essay scholarships 2024, $10,000 no essay scholarship, $1,000 no essay scholarship, $10000 no essay scholarship, $10,000 no essay scholarship, $1000 no essay scholarship, $1,000 no essay scholarship, scholarship owl no essay scholarship, no essay needed scholarship, unigo, niche, unigo.com, niche.com, scholarships.com

My client is a high school student who was OVERWHELMED with finding and applying to scholarships, and also very stressed about how she was going to pay for college if she couldn’t figure it out. She was considering giving up her dream and not even going. Instead, her dad found my podcast, I helped her find scholarships, and now we do accountability coaching calls to help keep her on track. She says that it’s SO.EASY.NOW.

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

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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.

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