17 Best Financial Aid Podcasts

1. Money and Mental Peace - Scholarship, Dave Ramsey Baby Steps, FAFSA 2025, Scholarships for College,

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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...MORE Host Kara Walker
Producer/Network Kara Walker - College Scholarship Strategist, Dave Ramsey Budget Nerd, Dual Enroll, Find Scholarships
Email ****@moneyandmentalpeace.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Kelly Flowers
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2. The Scholar Budget - Helping Students Navigate Finances & Earn a Debt-Free Degree

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the intricate world of paying for college and finances?Are you wondering if it's really possible to graduate from college with a debt-free degree?Do you want to take advantage of opportunities like paid internships and fellowships, but you're not sure where to find them?This podcast is your dedicated guide to unraveling the complexities around money, paying for college, and snagging every opportunity with your name on it.Hi There, I'm Rockell Bartoli, scholarship coach, speaker, and author.I'm excited to share about all the money choices, opportunities, and scholarships you can start taking advantage of now.You're in the right place to learn how to:-Grow your money-Earn a degree wit..MORE Host Rockell Bartoli
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 41 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The MEFA Podcast

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We provide subject matter expertise on every step within the college planning process. Subscribe and listen to the MEFA Podcast to learn key information and helpful tips on 529 college savings plans, the college application process, financial aid & the FAFSA, student loan repayment, and more.MORE Host Jonathan Hughes
Producer/Network MEFA
Email ****@mefa.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 39.1KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 4.2K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The Scholarship GPS Podcast: Your Directions to a Debt-Free College Degree

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The Scholarship GPS Podcast features Dave The Scholarship Coach, who brings you the latest scholarship information, interviews with college-prep experts, and much more. It is perfect for students and parents who want to earn a debt-free college degree.MORE Producer/Network nodebtcollege
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dave Walker, Krista Anderson
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Ol' College Try

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Let's give the college planning game an Ol' College Try—together. New episodes every Thursday at 12PM ET. Ol' College Try is your go-to podcast for students, families, and educators ready to tackle the college planning process with confidence. Hosted by Matt Carpenter, Co-Founder of College Aid Pro, and Peg Keough, Director of Education, each episode breaks down the ins and outs of financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and smart college planning—without the overwhelm...MORE Producer/Network Matt and Peg's College Planning Podcast
Email ****@collegeaidpro.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jocelyn Pearson, Keith Young
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. How to Find Money For College

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Paying for college shouldn't mean drowning in debt. Each week on How to Find Money for College, host Seth Greene breaks down real, actionable strategies to make higher education more affordable — from scholarships and grants to little-known financial aid tips and hidden opportunities. If you are the parent of a college bound high school student, or a student yourself, this podcast is your go-to guide for uncovering the funding options you didn't know existed.MORE Email ****@howtofindmoneyforcollege.com
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7. Thinking Ahead: Paying for College and Staying Out of Debt

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A podcast with those new to 'adulting' in mind, with a focus on planning for college, paying for college, and keeping your finances straight while getting through college and your post-college life. MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Coffee with KHEAA

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Coffee with KHEAA is a new series where our Director and Assistant Director of Outreach spill the beans on all the financial aid hot topics. Stay tuned for more episodes and more piping hot paying-for-college tea.MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College

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Welcome to The Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College! The podcast that proves sending your kids to college doesn't have to feel like buying a small island. Hosted by Brock Jolly, Certified Financial Planner, and Founder of The College Funding Coach ® , this show is for parents who want to give their kids a great education without breaking the bank in the process. Let's face it: college is expensive, the process is confusing, and most families are stuck asking, 'How do we make it all work?' We all want to give our children a brighter future, and for many, college is a part of that...MORE Email ****@proudmouth.com
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10. Go to College for FREE with Dr. Rhee

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Go To College For Free w/ Dr. Rhee is a scholarships and financial aid podcast teaching students and parents how to win scholarships, pay for college, and graduate debt-free. Hosted by Dr. Rhea M. Watson, The Scholarship Doctor®, each episode shares proven scholarship strategies, financial literacy, FAFSA tips, and real stories of students winning thousands. Learn how to avoid student loans, find scholarship money, and build a debt-free future. Follow now and start winning scholarships for college. Perfect for parents, high school students, FAFSA help, and scholarship search success.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. VSAC: College and Career Training Resources for Vermonters

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The VSAC Podcast is your go-to resource for students, families, and education professionals. We cover everything from financial aid and paying for college to saving for education and career planning. Get expert insights, practical tips, and the latest updates to help navigate the path to higher education and beyond.VSAC's vision is to create opportunities for all Vermont students, but particularly for those—of any age—who believe that the doors to higher education are closed to them.MORE Producer/Network Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Get College Funded

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Get College Funded is the weekly podcast for families stuck in the financial aid gap—you make too much for need-based aid but nowhere near enough to comfortably pay $80,000 or more per year.Host Bethany Goldszer, a college funding expert who has helped more than 2,500 families secure over $25 million in scholarships, grants, and strategic funding solutions, is now sharing those same playbooks with you.Each Monday, you'll get clear and actionable guidance tailored to middle-income families, including financial aid strategies that actually work, scholarship spotlights, negotiation scripts, a..MORE Email ****@standoutcollegeprep.com
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13. Smart College Buyer

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Strategic guidance to the college admissions and college financial aid process for students and families curious about funding higher education. By planning ahead, understanding what the admissions offices at your target universities are looking for, and familiarizing yourself with the financial aid process, you can streamline the college experience and avoid any last-minute surprises that could impact your ability to pay for college...MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Robert Farrington, Travis Hornsby
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Get Email Contact

14. Debt Free Degree

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There's a student loan debt crisis in America, but 'College Doesn't Have to be a DEBT Sentence.'~Denise Thomas; Each Thursday, join Denise Thomas, author, speaker, & creator of Cracking the Code to Free College as she brings clarity and wisdom to what's real, and what's not, shattering the myth that college debt is inevitable. We'll talk about scholarships, student loans, financial aid, academics, college admissions, and what it takes to succeed. Denise is a homeschool mom of more than 20 years whose children attended college on 17 scholarships for 4 years debt-free with cash left over...MORE Host Denise Thomas
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15. GradCentric

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GradCentric is a podcast hosted by Gradmetrics to help families plan and prepare for college and manage student loan debt. Every week we share tips on college topics including student loans, financial aid, FAFSA, CSS Profile, merit aid, scholarships, exploring majors, finding a career, and school selection.MORE Host Jason Anderson
Email ****@gradmetrics.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

16. College Knowledge

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College Knowledge brings you conversations with guests from in and around the college space, informing you about the application, admissions, and financial aid processes, showcasing different schools' identities, initiatives, and programs, and giving you a candid look into your universities of interest through open conversation.MORE Host Dave Kozak
Email ****@elitecollegiateplanning.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 178Twitter 41Instagram 365 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Financial Aid Compliance Solutions - Let's Talk Financial Aid for College™

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Hello, my name is Daina Anderson Sharples. I am the owner of DAS Financial Aid Consulting Services, LLC, and the creator of the college financial aid literacy program - Financial Aid Compliance Solutions. I created this program to assist college-bound students, and financial aid professionals in understanding how the United States Department of Education's Higher Ed system works. There is a lack of understanding with the $1.76 trillion in student loan aid debt...MORE Host Daina Anderson Sharples
Producer/Network dasfaconsulting
Email ****@dasfinancialaidconsultingservices.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 2.3/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact