Mar 11, 2021 | Article, Completing, Cost of College, Financial Literacy, Paying for College, Student Health
Many college parents have been asking us about tuition insurance. Tuition insurance is an affordable form of protection that reimburses a college student / family if they are forced to complete a withdrawal from college due to a covered reason. We believe protecting...
Feb 16, 2021 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Student Health, Student Success
College Parents are often worried about the health of their students. The choices they make about alcohol are particularly concerning. As a result, it is worth sharing this powerful student story from Odyssey Online, a social content platform of millennial and many...
Aug 22, 2019 | Article, Insurance, Research & Advocacy, Student Health
This is a good reminder from a New York Times 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...
Aug 17, 2019 | Article, Completing, Cost of College, Insurance, Paying for College, Student Health, Student Success, Transitioning
There are dozens of questions that college parents and families have during the move on-to-campus and transition to college life. Among the most important questions that college families are smart to ask is – What will happen if your student has to withdraw from...
Aug 17, 2019 | Article, Student Health, Transitioning
College Parents of America applauds the leadership of the American Council on Education. In particular, the research by Hollie Chessman and Morgan Taylor that is summarized as College Student Mental Health & Well-Being library is important for all college...
May 9, 2019 | Admissions, Article, Checklists, College Preparation, College Tips, Insurance, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Health, Student Success, Transitioning
Have you just graduated from high school? Have you received an acceptance letter from a college or university? Have you already committed or are you considering committing to a school? We have a list of things you should get started on over the summer in order to be...
May 2, 2019 | Parenting, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Health, Student Success, Transitioning
How we can ask more specific questions to ensure that our young adults aren’t struggling in silence and be honest about what they’re experiencing in higher education. When asking “How are you?” to your young adult, have you ever wondered if there’s something more...
Feb 26, 2019 | Article, Insurance, Research & Advocacy, Student Health, Student Success
If you are like most college parents, you are unaware if your college or university will provide a refund if your student is forced to withdraw mid-semester for health or medical reasons. In a 2017 survey of college officials, only 16% of schools...
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...
Sep 1, 2018 | Article, Student Health, Student Success
One of the greatest concerns of college parents has to do with the health and well being of their college student. It is often the case, that a college parent will hear from their student they are “feeling bad and can’t understand why they felt so run down...
