🗓️ Your College Timeline:
Where are you on your student’s journey?
☀️ SUMMER
High School Senior
What legal documents does my student need before college?
What is FERPA and how does it affect me as a parent?
Pre-college legal document checklist
How do we talk about money before college?
How do I read a financial aid award letter?
College Freshman (Pre-Move-In)
What conversations should we have before move-in?
What legal documents should my college student have?
What should I know about campus safety?
How do I protect my investment with tuition insurance?
How do I support my student's mental health transition?
College Sophomore / Junior / Senior
How do I help my student search for internships?
Are there still scholarships available for current students?
🍂 FALL
High School Junior
When should we start thinking about financial aid?
How do I help my student choose the right college?
What is a college parent's role in the application process?
High School Senior
What is FAFSA and why does it matter for parents?
What is the CSS Profile and do I need it?
How do I help my student through the college application process?
What should parents know going into senior year?
College Freshman (First Weeks)
How do I stay connected without being a helicopter parent?
What are the signs my student is struggling academically?
How do I know if my student is struggling mentally?
What should I know about roommate conflicts?
How often should I talk to my college student?
College Sophomore / Junior / Senior
How do I help my student choose a major?
What should parents know about internship recruiting timelines?
❄️ WINTER
High School Junior
What should parents know about the college search process?
How do I start thinking about paying for college?
What is FAFSA and when does it open?
High School Senior
How do I read and compare financial aid award letters?
How do I appeal a financial aid offer?
What legal documents does my student need before college?
College Freshman (After First Semester)
My student got poor grades — what now?
What is academic probation and what does it mean?
What is a leave of absence vs. withdrawal?
My student seems different since coming home — is this normal?
How do I talk to my student about mental health?
College Sophomore / Junior / Senior
How do I help my student who is academically struggling?
What should parents know about mid-year financial aid changes?
🌸 SPRING
High School Junior
What should we be doing the summer before senior year?
How do I help my student build a college list?
What financial aid forms will we need to file?
High School Senior (Decision Season)
How do I compare financial aid award letters?
How do I appeal a financial aid offer?
What legal documents should we prepare before college?
How do I support my student through the college decision?
What conversations should we have before move-in?
College Freshman (End of Year)
My student wants to change their major — how do I respond?
What should I know about my student living off campus next year?
How do FAFSA renewal and financial aid work for year two?
How do I maintain a strong relationship as my student pulls away?
College Sophomore / Junior
What should parents know about summer internship prep?
How do I support my student through studying abroad?
How do I talk to my student about post-graduation plans?
College Senior (Graduating)
What should parents know about student loan repayment?
How do I support my student's job search?
What does the transition out of college look like for parents?