Mar 7, 2019 | Article, Checklists, College Preparation, Living Independently, Parenting, Preparing, Transitioning
College is a time where young adults go off into the “real world” and begin to become adults. There are many skills that we assume these young adults have, but they may not know how to apply them in their own environment. These skills may seem obvious to us, but in...
Jun 18, 2016 | Admissions, Article, Campus Safety, Checklists
While your child may be eager to visit colleges to check out the dorms, the study and athletic facilities, the food and the social atmosphere, what shouldn’t be overlooked is the level of security provided on campus. Most high school students would not rate this...
Mar 18, 2013 | Article, Checklists, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
You may not get a ton of time with a college admissions rep, but an inquisitive approach is your best chance to find out if a school’s characteristics will be a good fit for you and your college career. Below is a list of topics that can get you asking the right...
Feb 19, 2013 | Article, Checklists, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a report regarding 529 Plans. 529 Plans are widely-accessible savings plans that parents can use to contribute to future college expenses. Citing difficulty for many to pay for college (largely...
Feb 19, 2013 | Article, Checklists, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
a blog post by College Board’s financial aid expert, Susan McCrackin. Wondering if you should file the FAFSA? Let this College Board infographic help you....
Jan 14, 2013 | Article, Checklists, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
(photo by user 401(K) 2013 on flickr) The IRS has its 2012 tax year list of tax breaks and deductions for college expenses live on the IRS Tax Benefits for Education Information Center. It’s an invaluable list that every college parent and student should...
Sep 11, 2012 | Checklists, Preparing
Whether your student is a freshman or a senior, it is important to keep track of important dates throughout each semester. Keep your dates organized by downloading the College Parents of America Academic Year Calendar Checklist....
Sep 11, 2012 | Checklists, Completing, Preparing
Although young people are generally healthy, accidents can happen. Help keep your student safe and healthy by keeping yourself and your student organized by downloading this is College Parents of America Health and Medical Information Checklist. College Parents of...
Sep 11, 2012 | Checklists, Preparing
If your student is anything like most college students, he has a lot of stuff. How much is your student’s property worth? What if your student’s things were to be lost, stolen or damage? Could you afford to replace them? By downloading the College Parents...
Sep 11, 2012 | Checklists, Transitioning
College can be a huge investment. Is yours protected? With the College Parents of America Protecting Your Investment Checklist, you can assess your investment and determine your risk factor should your ability to pay be compromised. By downloading this checklist, you...
