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...
Oct 12, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Completing, Financial Literacy, Insurance, Living Independently, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning |
Part of our work at College Parents of America is to complete research work that helped identify trends important to college families. This summer our interns helped identify a trend where a growing number of state insurance commissioners recommend the purchase of...
