Your Search For Smarter College Money Starts Here
Money doesn’t come with a syllabus. That’s where we step in—helping students decode loans, hack their budgets, and discover real-world money moves without the stress.
Born From the Dorm Room Hustle
College Money Search began with a group of students swapping survival hacks in a crowded dorm lounge. Some were Googling scholarships at 2 a.m., others were figuring out how to stretch dining hall swipes, and one was hustling side gigs just to cover textbooks.
We realized the same thing: everyone’s searching, but no one’s guiding. So we built the guide we wish we had—a place where student money questions meet clear answers and real-life solutions.
Money Lessons Made Student-Proof.
We translate confusing financial jargon into simple, clear steps—built for busy students balancing classes, jobs, and everything in between.
Every Dollar Deserves Respect.
From scholarship checks to part-time pay, we treat student money with care—because even small wins add up to big results.
Answers Without The All-Nighter.
No endless scrolling, no dead-end advice. Just straightforward guidance that helps you cut through the noise and actually find what works.
Built For Today, Shaping Tomorrow.
College finances aren’t the finish line—they’re the launch pad. We share strategies that help you thrive now and set you up for life after graduation.
The College Money Search Code
- Student-First Always: If it doesn’t work for a real student lifestyle, it doesn’t make the cut.
- Clarity Over Jargon: We trade Wall Street talk for campus-street talk.
- Future-Proofed: We don’t just solve this semester—we set you up for life after graduation.
- Money With Heart: Because financial well-being isn’t just about numbers, it’s about peace of mind.
From Dorm Room to Guidebook
What began as a few students swapping survival hacks in a dorm lounge has grown into the team behind College Money Search. We’re scholarship sleuths, budget hackers, hustle testers, and future planners—people who’ve lived the late-night searches and want to make them easier for you.
Kieran Ashford
Student Budget Strategist
Kieran knows what it’s like to stretch a $20 bill across an entire week (and still somehow afford coffee). A former college RA turned personal finance blogger, he specializes in simple budgeting strategies that fit into campus life. From grocery hacks to part-time job juggling, Kieran helps students make every dollar count without missing out on the college experience.
Kieran knows what it’s like to stretch a $20 bill across an entire week (and still somehow afford coffee). A former college RA turned personal finance blogger, he specializes in simple budgeting strategies that fit into campus life. From grocery hacks to part-time job juggling, Kieran helps students make every dollar count without missing out on the college experience.
Sienna Calder
Scholarship & Financial Aid Navigator
Sienna has been knee-deep in FAFSA forms, scholarship essays, and campus deadlines—and came out the other side with a debt-light degree. With a background in student advising, she breaks down complex financial aid systems into bite-sized steps anyone can follow. Her mission: to make finding free money for college feel less like a scavenger hunt and more like a win.
Sienna has been knee-deep in FAFSA forms, scholarship essays, and campus deadlines—and came out the other side with a debt-light degree. With a background in student advising, she breaks down complex financial aid systems into bite-sized steps anyone can follow. Her mission: to make finding free money for college feel less like a scavenger hunt and more like a win.
Orion Vale
Credit & Career Builder
Orion learned the hard way that credit cards can either open doors or slam them shut. Now, as a financial educator for young adults, he focuses on helping students build healthy credit, understand banking basics, and prepare for life after graduation. His advice? Start small, stay consistent, and remember that your “future you” is counting on you.
Orion learned the hard way that credit cards can either open doors or slam them shut. Now, as a financial educator for young adults, he focuses on helping students build healthy credit, understand banking basics, and prepare for life after graduation. His advice? Start small, stay consistent, and remember that your “future you” is counting on you.
Marlowe Quinn
Everyday Money Mentor
Marlowe brings the big picture to College Money Search. With experience writing on everything from budgeting apps to side hustles, she’s the generalist voice who ties student money together. Her style is practical, witty, and always focused on helping readers feel less alone in the “broke student” struggle. Marlowe’s philosophy: adulting doesn’t come with a cheat sheet—but your money choices can.
Marlowe brings the big picture to College Money Search. With experience writing on everything from budgeting apps to side hustles, she’s the generalist voice who ties student money together. Her style is practical, witty, and always focused on helping readers feel less alone in the “broke student” struggle. Marlowe’s philosophy: adulting doesn’t come with a cheat sheet—but your money choices can.
