The more that college parents know and understand about the college experience, the less we worry and the better we will be able to help our students to succeed and thrive throughout their college career. However, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there on the web. We’d like to help you find some of the information that might be most interesting and useful to you as a college parent.
In News and Views we share recent college related news and sources we’ve found as we do our research. We hope that this feature will help to introduce you to new ideas and to help you keep up with some of the current issues that may affect your college student – and you.
We invite you to read some of the articles suggested below – and to let us know what you think of some of the ideas included here in the comments below.
If you have a student headed to college, here are four simple, but essential, pieces of advice to get you started in your new job.
A Young Adult’s Guide to Credit
It’s important to make sure your student has some financial literacy as they head off to college. Understanding how to use credit responsibly and how to build a solid credit score is one step. Although one section of this article is focused on the electoral role in the UK, the basic information can apply to anyone. Pass this one along to your student.
How to Find Last Minute Funding for College
It’s never too late.
Find the Free Money! Merit Scholarship Money Makes Cents!
For most families, finding every bit of scholarship money available is important. Here’s a great guide to help you get started searching and organizing.
Want to Help Support Your Gen Z Kid? Talking Really Helps
Great advice in the ongoing effort to support your student in every way possible.
7 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Your Kid Goes Off to College
We see a lot of “shoulds” out there, but there are a few “shouldn’ts” as well. Be honest, how many of these might you be guilty of?
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