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...
Mar 4, 2019 | Article, College Tips, Cost of College, Insurance, Living Independently, Parenting
The time has finally come for your baby to make the big leap from your nest into the vast world of college. Books, classes, meal plans, and living arrangements can add up quickly along with the fact that your student still must have a dependable means of...
Feb 27, 2019 | Article, Cost of College, Insurance, Living Independently, student loans, Student Success
The Importance of Insurance for Your Student As your baby birds begin to leave the nest, there are always a few things that us college parents are concerned about. Did I teach them enough? Can they really do their own laundry? Do they even know how to make rice? Take...
Nov 29, 2018 | Article, College Preparation, College Tips, Completing, Living Independently, Parenting, Preparing, Research & Advocacy
The headline may sound provocative, but it is necessary to help college parents focus on reality. Many of our students are not ready for college life. According to an article in the New York Times by authors, William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, experts on the topic...
Nov 27, 2018 | Article, College Tips, Living Independently, Student Health
Every parent wants the best for their kid, and eating well is a huge part of that. Eating the right foods will help your college student be more healthy, have more energy, and spend less. This will help them do better on their tests, save more money, and feel happier...
Oct 11, 2018 | Article, Financial Literacy, Living Independently, Paying for College
We are always pleased to see credit unions providing insights into college life. From our experience, credit unions are a great source of insight for college families. A recent article appeared by Tim Blanford, of the Collins Community Credit Union, that contains some...
Aug 2, 2018 | Article, Living Independently, Transitioning
Moving your student to college is often filled with stress, sweat and emotion. So being prepared is vital to making the most of this moment and leaving your student on campus both confident and secure. Some elements of moving to college remain similar to when you may...
Nov 21, 2017 | Article, Campus Safety, College Tips, Living Independently, Resources
College families and their students are wise to consider some practical questions about campus safety. The Clery Act requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near...
Jul 15, 2017 | Article, Careers, Living Independently
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 Independently, 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...
