Sep 22, 2017 | Article, Humor, Preparing |
The tenth comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is now available on Collegeparents.org. This comic, made in a collaborative act between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, is a nod to helicopter parents...
Sep 15, 2017 | Article, Humor, Preparing |
The eighth comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is now available on Collegeparents.org. This comic, a co-creation of College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, is particularly timely for students and parents with a New Year resolution to lose...
Aug 23, 2017 | Article, College Tips |
The pace of the weeks leading up to the start of college can move quickly. There are many topics college parents forget to discuss or just run out of time to consider fully with your student. 1. Discuss a College Budget Now is the time to set expectations about what...
Aug 18, 2017 | Article, Insurance, Research & Advocacy, Student Health |
The New York Times wrote a helpful story for college families this summer on the topic of student health insurance. The article is comprehensive and a must-read for all college families. College Parents of America was pleased to be a resource for the writer...
Aug 15, 2017 | Article, Humor, Transitioning |
The third comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is now available! This comic, a collaboration between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, reminds us how the first trip to a college bookstore is often overwhelming for both parents and...
Aug 11, 2017 | Article, College Tips, Paying for College |
We have learned over the years to try and make topics for College Parents as simple and easy to understand as possible. Unlike nearly every other bill your family pays, you may be surprised to learn that your student bill for college may never arrive in your mail box....
Aug 8, 2017 | Article, Completing, Financial Literacy, Research & Advocacy, Student Success |
Over the past twenty-years, much of the work of College Parents of America has been focused on highlighting research and promoting actionable insights for families to support their college student through to graduation. As a result, it is noteworthy to see Allianz...
Aug 4, 2017 | Article, College Tips, Parenting |
When we signed up for this parenting gig, no one sat us down and told us that one day (a day that will come sooner or later) our sons and daughters will be ready to leave our nests. Back in those sleep deprived days, we might have smiled and gave each other high...
Jul 29, 2017 | Humor, Transitioning |
The first comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is now available! This comic, created by a collaborative effort between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, addresses the stark difference between the first day of elementary school and the...
Jul 20, 2017 | About Us, Parenting, Resources, Student Success |
We are delighted to publish the 2017-18 College Parent Handbook for Student Success. This publication marks the 20th-anniversary milestone of the founding of our organization. Since our founding, more than one million families have been served by our membership...
