Kara Walker - College Scholarship Strategist, Dave Ramsey Budget Nerd, Dual Enroll, Find Scholarships

Money and Mental Peace - Scholarship, Dave Ramsey Baby Steps, Scholarships for College, Scholarships for High School Seniors, Student Loan Forgiveness

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...

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Kara Walker - College Scholarship Strategist, Dave Ramsey Budget Nerd, Dual Enroll, Find Scholarships

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Education

Podcast website

www.moneyandmentalpeace.com

Latest episode

Feb 24, 2026

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Episodes

306 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200!! Colleges Don't Want You to Know This Best Kept Secret - Repeat Best-Of Episode 18.03.2024

Are student loans stacking up and you wish you could go to school debt-free? Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how with this first step on how I got a degree for only $1200! Colleges didn't tell me how to do this, I had to find out for myself, and now I share all the secrets with you! Ready? Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.   Related E...

305 - How I Got FREE Textbooks For College (& You Can Too!!) 14.03.2024

Are textbook prices stacking up and you wish you could forget the expense altogether? Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how, along with finding cheap textbooks to rent. You don't want to miss the awesome steps and tricks that I lay out. Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.   I can also personally help you!! I can guarantee finding students...

304 - 3 Ways to Search and Find the Scholarships Specific To You - REPEAT BEST-OF EPISODE 11.03.2024

Hey friends! Today, we'll discuss 3 ways to find scholarships specific to you! Not random ones that you just don't seem to qualify for, but ones tailored to you!!!! Let's get it! I can also personally help you!! I can guarantee finding students between $10,000-30,000 in scholarships for college, university, grad school, law school, etc. I cannot guarantee that you will for sure receive the scholar...

303 - Haven't Looked For Scholarships Because You're Afraid You Won't Get Them? FALSE! (+ Other College Lies We Believe) 07.03.2024

STOP BELIEVING THE LIES! You can get scholarships, God does want to partner with and help you, there are many ways to pay for school, and it's totally possible for you to graduate debt-free with your mental health still intact. Today we DESTROY the lies of the enemy while speaking truth & life!   Want me to find you scholarships for college so you can spend your time applying for them (or slee...

302 - Want a High-Paying Student Job That Fits Around Your Classes and Homework? Find Convenient Online Work Here! - Best-Of Repeat Episode 04.03.2024

Heyyyyy girl! Wouldn't you love a high-paying job that fits so seamlessly around your class schedule and homework? I have an idea for convenient online work HERE in this episode, with my special guest podcaster Arianna Vernier, host of Ditch the Classroom! Arianna's podcast --> Ditch the Classroom - Quit Teaching, Virtual Assistant, WAHM, Side Hustle, Freelancer on Apple Podcasts Let's get it!...

301 - No Money For College and Your Parents Can’t Help? 5 Scholarship and Budget Tips to Fund School! - Repeat Best-Of Episode 29.02.2024

Do you need funds for school, and you see your friends' parents paying for their college education, but that is not your situation? I get you! I was in the same boat, and I STILL graduated from college debt-free with over $10,000 left over in my bank account that I had been saving up but didn't need to use. Scholarships, internships, grants, and other cool hacks paid for it all instead!  Today my...

300 - How to Balance Paying For College and Giving Back to Church as a Christian College Girl 26.02.2024

Ok so you wanna avoid loans while paying for college, but you also either really want to, or feel pressured to (eek!), give back to your church too. How to reconcile the two, and accomplish both with a good, godly perspective? We'll sort all that out on today's episode! This question came from our Facebook group! Join us and submit a question of your own --> Christian College Girl Community ~ S...

299 - Job for College Students That Actually PAYS YOU to Apply for Scholarships 25.02.2024

Today 2 of my besties join me to talk about how you can save $80 ahead of time for college, in only 20 minutes TODAY! Want me to find you scholarships to apply for? I can guarantee finding students between $10,000-30,000 in scholarships for college, university, grad school, law school, etc. I charge less than 1% of what I find them, depending on which tier you choose to hire me. I try to find them...

298 - 4 Steps to Getting a Full-Ride Scholarship, or Let Me Do it For You! - Repeat Best-Of Episode 19.02.2024

Are you open to applying for scholarships, but don't have any time to find them? I got you boo! Today, I describe 4 steps to getting a full-ride scholarship, or... I can guarantee finding students between $10,000-30,000 in scholarships for college, university, grad school, law school, etc. I charge less than 1% of what I find them, depending on which tier you choose to hire me. I try to find them...

297 - CANCEL Anxiety in 5 Minutes a Day, to Combat Stress and Overwhelm While in College - Replay Best-Of Episode 16.02.2024

The struggle is real. You know you need to decompress and recharge to be able to handle all the stuff happening on your calendar, but ain't nobody got time for that! But... do you have 5 minutes? I can help you start fighting this good fight in only 5 minutes a day. Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how, in a relateable and low pressure way. You don't want to miss t...

296 - Wishing For Worse Grades While in College - Confessions of a Recovering Over-Achiever - Replay Best-Of Episode 13.02.2024

I would have been fine, sometimes better even, if I had gotten worse grades in college! Just take it from me, a girl who graduated college debt-free with honors in both of my degrees, and a "recovering over-achiever."   I might have had more peace if I had just let gooooooo.   Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how, in a relatable and low-pressure way.   You don't wa...

295 - 2 Ways to Use Scholarships to Pay for Gas, Books, and Coffee!! Try These Budget Tips to Get You There - Replay Best-Of Episode 10.02.2024

Hey friend! Did you know you can use scholarships to pay for expenses OTHER THAN just tuition? Maybe you have school paid for, but now need $ for life expenses. Scholarships are STILL the way to go! I have 2 ideas + some budget tips to get you there, so you can find money for EVERY facet of your life!!   If INSTEAD you want me to find you scholarships to apply for, I can guarantee finding students...

294 - Find $10,000 in Scholarships This Week if You Optimize Your Time Management - Repeat Best-Of Episode 08.02.2024

Hey you! Interested in finding $10,000 in scholarships this week? That's so possible for you if you can optimize your time management while in school. I know you'd like to graduate from college debt-free, like I did a few years ago, and steer clear of the horrors of student loans. Today I give you tips on how to get there!!!   If INSTEAD you want me to find you scholarships to apply for, I can gua...

293 - Save $80 for College in 20 Minutes Today! - Repeat Best-Of Episode 04.02.2024

Today 2 of my besties join me to talk about how you can save $80 ahead of time for college, in only 20 minutes TODAY! Want me to find you scholarships to apply for? I can guarantee finding students between $10,000-30,000 in scholarships for college, university, grad school, law school, etc. I charge less than 1% of what I find them, depending on which tier you choose to hire me. I try to find them...

292 - How to Find Major Specific Scholarships From Pre-Med to Education Majors and Beyond! - Replay Best-Of Episode 01.02.2024

Heyyyy friend! What's up? Today we're chatting on finding you some major-specific scholarships! These are specific to what YOU are doing, NOT ones you don't qualify for, anywhere from pre-med to education majors and beyond! Does this sound like too much, or is it totally NOT where you want to spend your time? Want ME (instead of you) to find you scholarships for which you ACTUALLY qualify? I can g...

291 - 6 High-Paying 4-Year College Degrees ($100,612 Salary and Up!) - Repeat Best-Of Episode 29.01.2024

Say less! Can you believe that I have 6 degrees to discuss today, in which graduates can earn $100, 612 annual salaries and up!? Anything from business, architecture, and technology made this list today! So stop what you’re doing, and grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session! P.S. Want me to find you scholarships for college so you can spend your time applying for them, or sl...

290 - 6 High-Paying Jobs That Require Only Trade School or High School Diploma - $62,890 Salary and Up! - Repeat Best-Of Episode 26.01.2024

Say less! Can you believe that I have 6 degrees to discuss today, in which graduates can earn $100, 612 annual salaries and up!? Anything from business, architecture, and technology made this list today! So stop what you’re doing, and grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session! P.S. Want me to find you scholarships for college so you can spend your time applying for them, or sl...

289 - 10 High-Paying Jobs That Require Only a 2-Year Degree ($75,380 Salary and Up!) - Repeat Best-Of Episode 23.01.2024

Say less! Can you believe that I have 10 jobs to tell you about, that only require a 2-year degree, but actually are still high-paying - I’m talking a $75,000 median salary and up!?!? Stop what you’re doing, and grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session! Want me to find you scholarships for college so you can spend your time applying for them (or sleeping, whichever you choose...

288 - Top 5 Low-Cost Christian Universities in America!!! 20.01.2024

Hey fam! Today I have details about the top 5 most budget-friendly Christian colleges in America! Employers don’t need you to always have the highest GPA or have gone to an Ivy League level university. You just need that degree! Why not go budget-friendly so you can try to finish without student loans?     Of course, it’s important to make sure they have the programs you are looking for and wisely...

287 - Top 5 Cheapest Universities in America! 17.01.2024

Hey fam! Today I have details about the top 5 most budget-friendly colleges in America! Employers don’t need you to always have the highest GPA or have gone to an Ivy League level university. You just need that degree! Of course, it’s important to make sure they have the programs you are looking for and wisely consider all options. I’m here to help you get started! So stop what you’re doing, and g...

286 - 3 Ways I Saved $10,000 & Managed My Money While Going to College Full-Time 14.01.2024

Do you get your paycheck and then it seems to disappear in less than a week? Where is it going? Are you overwhelmed with full time school and work, a social life, sleep, laundry, and, oh yeah, trying to manage your money so that you can pay for school?     Let's chat about 3 ways to SAVE THOUSANDS OF $$ and maintain and even stretch your budget while balancing a busy schedule this semester! Grab y...

285 - College is Expensive! 5 Weird Ways to Stretch Your Budget 11.01.2024

Who else wishes college was cheaper? Are you barely making ends meet for all you need to survive (or want to do)? Most budget tips take a long time to implement, like extensive meal planning and meal prepping (although yes, that definitely saves money too). But today we discuss 5 budget stretching tips that are QUICK and EASY to fit around your hectic school schedule! These might be unusual, weird...

284 - How to Apply for a Scholarship in 5 Easy Steps 08.01.2024

You might be hearing of your friends or influencers getting all sorts of scholarships for school, but they never seem to work out for you!!! Don’t fret, this IS POSSIBLE. If my male friend got a women’s scholarship and I earned an award after the deadline had already passed, then it is totally possible for you to get some scholarship funds as well! But there is a bit of science to it, and I spill...

283 - How to Get a Scholarship Without Being a Genius 05.01.2024

Don't feel like a genius? Well, you are AMAZING in God's eyes, but FYI you DON'T need to be an Einstein-level genius to get a scholarship! I myself had a high GPA, and YET the majority of my scholarships that helped me graduate from college debt-free came from those without a high GPA requirement, and without an essay requirement. WHAAA!?!?!?!   It's true, and we're going there today!   ALSO, woul...

282 - Find $10,000 in Scholarships in Under An Hour Over Winter Break! 02.01.2024

Episode link → Find $10,000 in Scholarships in Under An Hour Over Christmas Break While Surviving Family Drama!   Who wants to be productive over winter break, WHILE enjoying family time WITH LOW DRAMA? You’re in luck! In this episode I share the details on where to find $10,000 in scholarships in under an hour, alongside several tips to lower family-stress this season.   Winter break can truly be...

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