Jul 29, 2017 | Humor, Transitioning
The first comic in the College Parents of America Humor series is now available! This comic, created by a collaborative effort between College Parents of America and Hector Curriel, addresses the stark difference between the first day of elementary school and the...
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...
Aug 28, 2016 | Article, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Transitioning
A couple million sets of U.S. parents just realized a dream: They sent sons and daughters off to colleges. Most immediately set their sights on a new dream: attending graduation ceremonies at those colleges. But right about now, some are getting the first clues that...
Aug 26, 2016 | Article, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Student Success, Transitioning
As you settle into your new role as a College Parent , take a few minutes to read the article Helping Your Child Transition to College . The Article originally appeared on Jody Michael Associate’s blog. It is very rare that we re- print an entire article but we felt...
Aug 14, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Completing, Financial Literacy, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Transitioning
College students are heading back to school, many with the help of their parents who have invested thousands of dollars in laptops, smartphones, bicycles and textbooks on students’ packing lists. Consider this – how will your student and family replace these...
Aug 9, 2016 | Article, Campus Safety, Completing, First Weeks of College, Preparing, Transitioning
2016 feels unique. In truth every year is unique, but modern media makes certain trends more obvious. Just think for a moment, the world is unstable. There is needless violence. Police shootings and terrorist attacks. Conflicts among religions and races. Enormous...
Aug 8, 2016 | Article, First Weeks of College, Transitioning
College classes start up again soon—and whether your student is a freshman or senior, it can be a stressful time for both parties due to finances, moving, and new experiences. You might think that because you’re assisting financially – tuition payments, rent,...
Sep 6, 2013 | Article, Completing, Preparing, Transitioning
Sep. 6, 2013 – BOSTON — College students are heading back to school this month and they’re bringing a lot of stuff with them. In 2012, the average student spent $907.22 on back to college shopping*. With laptops, smartphones, bicycles and textbooks on...
Aug 26, 2013 | Article, Preparing, Research & Advocacy
(photo by flickr user Jimmie) The National Retail Foundation has agained tracked what families have planned for Back to College Spending for 2013. The total projected amount? $45.8 billion dollars. If you follow these numbers from year to year, that number...
Aug 11, 2011 | Article, Transitioning
College classes start up again soon—and whether your student is a freshman or senior, it can be a stressful time for both parties due to finances, moving, and new experiences. You might think that because you’re assisting financially – tuition payments, rent,...
