Jul 6, 2018 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Student Health, Student Success
College Parents of America has long been concerned about issues involving student health. Most recently our concerns have focused on the complex mental health needs of college students. This is the second of several posts we will share regarding a) Starting the...
May 30, 2018 | Article, Financial Literacy, Paying for College, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Success
Since 1997 College Parents of America has sought to identify trends impacting college achievement and student success. We regularly publish and compile research including a national study we complete every two years. In fact, our 2016 biennial survey of college...
Feb 27, 2018 | Article, College Preparation, Parenting, Preparing, Resources, Student Success, Transitioning
A recent story by National Public Radio brought attention to the enormous value high school counselors provide within our schools and to our students and families. In addition to course registration, counselors are asked to be experts on so many topics and are...
Feb 15, 2018 | Article, College Tips, Preparing, Student Success, Transitioning
We love to see excellent writing and observations that provide real value to college parents and families. This week’s Washington Post had an outstanding article by author Shannon Reed who is a former high school English and theater teacher; and now a freelance...
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...
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...
Jun 25, 2017 | Article, Completing, Cost of College, Insurance, Paying for College, Student Health, Student Success, Transitioning
Nationwide, college families are busy completing student orientation and finding ways to pay for college. Among the many questions that college students are smart to ask is – What will happen if your student has to withdraw from college? According to a 2015 National...
Jun 16, 2017 | Student Success
Summer is here! And now is the time to make sure you are gaining new experiences. The most important factors to consider when evaluating internship are: 1. The organization Research the background of the company through news mentions, financial reports and consumer...
May 18, 2017 | Insurance, Resources, Student Health, Student Success
As college parents, we often worry about the health and well-being of our students. Fortunately, there are thousands of professionals who share this concern and deliver direct services to college students to maintain their health and help them to complete their...
May 2, 2017 | Admissions, Article, Post College, Research & Advocacy, Resources, Student Health, Student Success
College Parents often ask what is college life really like. With polarized politics, rising student debt, mental health concerns, and increased institutional efforts to confront and prevent campus sexual assault represent some of the heated national topics that...
