Jul 18, 2017 | Article, Financial Literacy, Parenting, Research & Advocacy, student loans |
How America Pays for College 2017, a national study by Sallie Mae® and Ipsos, looks at undergraduate families’ attitudes toward college, how much they spent, and the sources they used to pay for it. Did you know scholarships and grants cover 35% of college...
Jul 17, 2017 | Article, Careers, Living idependently |
Graduation is complete, thank you notes have been sent, summer is finally here, and all parents and graduates are at the tips of their toes! There are many reasons to worry: will the job fit the degree, will the job pay well, will the employer manage to find quality...
Jul 12, 2017 | Article, Financial Literacy, Living idependently, Paying for College |
A recent article appeared by Tim Blanford, of the Collins Community Credit Union, that contains some useful reminders and tips for college students. His article is a good reminder that college can be one of the best times of your life, albeit stressful and difficult...
Jun 25, 2017 | Article, Completing, Cost of College, Insurance, Paying for College, Student Health, Student Success, Transitioning |
Nationwide, college families are busy completing student orientation and finding ways to pay for college. Among the many questions that college students are smart to ask is – What will happen if your student has to withdraw from college? According to a 2015 National...
Jun 16, 2017 | Student Success |
Summer is here! And now is the time to make sure you are gaining new experiences. The most important factors to consider when evaluating internship are: 1. The organization Research the background of the company through news mentions, financial reports and consumer...
Jun 3, 2017 | Article, College Degrees, Completing, Research & Advocacy |
Many years ago we heard a statement that the real job of a parent is to help their children find their purpose. Within this context, it is terrific to see a report from Gallup and Strada Education Network reveal the views of U.S. adults asking about their experiences...
May 24, 2017 | Article, Cost of College, Financial Literacy, Paying for College |
Many times — maybe too many — high school seniors are just so happy to be accepted to their dream school that they don’t give a second thought to the financial implications of their college choice. Then reality sinks in when they start digging into the details...
May 18, 2017 | Insurance, Resources, Student Health, Student Success |
As college parents, we often worry about the health and well-being of our students. Fortunately, there are thousands of professionals who share this concern and deliver direct services to college students to maintain their health and help them to complete their...
May 12, 2017 | Parenting, Post College, Research & Advocacy |
College graduation season brings families together and provides many opportunities for parents and their children to discuss their goals and life stories. A goal of nearly all families is to help our children become self-reliant and independent. Completing a higher...
