• 413 - How To Find the Best College Fit for Your Child, That You Can Afford! - Best-Of Episode
    Jul 15 2025
    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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  • 412 - 3 Ways God Randomly Provided Me With Money For College!
    Jul 11 2025

    Today, I drop 3 unexpected ways God came through and provided for my college expenses! From surprise government grants to help with food and utility costs, His provision showed up in ways I never could’ve planned. If you’re in school or thinking about it and wondering how in the world you’ll pay for it, I hope these stories encourage you.

    Whether you’re deep in the FAFSA struggle or just praying for a sign, this episode is a reminder that God’s resources are limitless. Sometimes provision looks like money, and sometimes it looks like wisdom, connections, or a perfectly timed email. Tune in for some real-life testimony and practical hope for your own journey!

    Let’s get it! 💪

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

    Related Episodes:

    • 002 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200! Colleges Don’t Want You to Know This Best-Kept Secret
    • 260 - The Best Way to Find Scholarships You Don’t Even Know About (That Are Specific To You!)
    • 362 - I Found Her $24,000 in Scholarships for College, Who’s Next!?

    Plan a Zoom call with me at calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace

    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: direction, clarity, Jesus, Holy Spirit, future plans, caught in a loop, spiraling, homework overwhelm, overthinker, peace, rest, assurance, worrywart, worrywort, worry wort, i miss my parents at college, my roommate gives me anxiety, read the bible in college, spiritual warfare, God’s will, prayer, prayers, prayers time, prayer times, prayer in the morning, prayer night, prayers daily, devos, devotions, God is good, prayers of thanksgiving

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  • 411 - Weighted vs. Unweighted GPA: What's the Difference? Which Do Scholarships Ask For? (Best-Of Episode)
    Jul 3 2025

    Weighted or unweighted, that is the question! Plus, does your GPA transfer from high school to college? What about community college to university? Answers to these questions, and more, in today's episode!

    Let’s get it! 💪

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

    Related Episodes:

    • 2 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200! Colleges Don’t Want You to Know This Best-Kept Secret
    • 260 - The Best Way to Find Scholarships You Don’t Even Know About (That Are Specific To You!)
    • 362 - I Found Her $24,000 in Scholarships for College, Who’s Next!?

    Plan a Zoom call with me at calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace

    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: Weighted gpa, Unweighted gpa, Gpa, Higher gpa, Weighted vs unweighted, Weighted or unweighted, Gpa calculator, Gpa scale, Grade point average, Low gpa, How to raise gpa

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  • 410 - Taking a Podcast Break—Family in Hospital, Please Pray
    Jun 20 2025

    Thank you for your prayers and patience!

    Come post your prayer requests, too, in the Facebook group → Christian College Girl Community

    Related Episodes:

    172 - 3 Ways to Search and Find the Scholarships Specific To You

    158 - How to Graduate College with $10,000 to SPARE! Learn About FREE COLLEGE Here...

    287 - Top 5 Cheapest Universities in America!

    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: taking a break, take a break, give me a break, need a break, open heart surgery, open heart surgery recovery, family crisis center, pray examples, how to pray, can’t eat, mitochondria, mitochondrial disease, gastroparesis, motility, ICU, intensive care unit, family in crisis, heaven, eternity, emergency room, healing, health, help

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  • 409 - Student Loan Truth Bombs You May Not Want to Know! (Repeat Best-Of Episode)
    Jun 15 2025

    Ok we gotta talk. I’ve got some truth bombs to share because, let’s be honest, student loans are getting out of hand! At times, it’s hard to pay for school without them… but it’s also hard to have them hanging over your head for 10, 20, or 30+ years. It’s time to choose your hard! So, I have some details that you may not really want to know… but should hear nonetheless!

    Let’s get it! 💪

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

    Plan a Zoom call with me at calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace

    Related Episodes:

    • 2 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200! Colleges Don’t Want You to Know This Best-Kept Secret
    • 260 - The Best Way to Find Scholarships You Don’t Even Know About (That Are Specific To You!)
    • 362 - I Found Her $24,000 in Scholarships for College, Who’s Next!?

    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 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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  • 408 - Will Scholarships Pay Me or My School? Who Gets the Money!? (Repeat Best-Of Episode)
    Jun 8 2025

    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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    172 - 3 Ways to Search and Find the Scholarships Specific To You

    173 - She Paid Off $20,000 in Student Loans in a Few Months, Before Ever Paying Any Interest! Learn How You Can Too (:

    158 - How to Graduate College with $10,000 to SPARE! Learn About FREE COLLEGE Here...

    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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  • 407 - Got Words? Win $1,000 For College, Just for Storytelling!
    May 31 2025

    Got a thing for stories—reading, writing, watching, or listening to them? What if you could snag $1,000 just for making up a story yourself!? In this episode, we’ll break down how to enter, share some easy tips to make your submission shine, and chat about why this is a great chance for anyone who loves writing, whether it’s for fun or something more. Totally worth a listen if you want to get creative and maybe score some cash.

    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://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/pen-to-paper-scholarship-for-storytellers/

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    172 - 3 Ways to Search and Find the Scholarships Specific To You

    158 - How to Graduate College with $10,000 to SPARE! Learn About FREE COLLEGE Here...

    287 - Top 5 Cheapest Universities in America!

    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: 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, storyteller, storytellers, tell a story, weave a tale, craft a story, writing process, writer’s block

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  • 406 - The $15,000 Duct Tape Scholarship Is Real—and Hilarious!
    May 25 2025

    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

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    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

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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: 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

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