May 29, 2016 | Article, Preparing, Transitioning
If you are like many families, May and June bring a critical time period when students select their housing preferences. Student move-in begins in early August at some colleges (and is rapidly approaching elsewhere). Many more students are moving into apartments or...
Nov 5, 2013 | Article, Research & Advocacy
How well are you and your family saving for your student’s college education? The average family, according to a recent Fidelity Investments survey, is on track to meet only 34% of their college savings goals. That’s certainly not where...
Sep 11, 2012 | Checklists, Preparing
Whether your student is a freshman or a senior, it is important to keep track of important dates throughout each semester. Keep your dates organized by downloading the College Parents of America Academic Year Calendar Checklist....
Sep 11, 2012 | Checklists, Completing, Preparing
Although young people are generally healthy, accidents can happen. Help keep your student safe and healthy by keeping yourself and your student organized by downloading this is College Parents of America Health and Medical Information Checklist. College Parents of...
Sep 11, 2012 | Checklists, Preparing
If your student is anything like most college students, he has a lot of stuff. How much is your student’s property worth? What if your student’s things were to be lost, stolen or damage? Could you afford to replace them? By downloading the College Parents...
Sep 11, 2012 | Checklists, Transitioning
College can be a huge investment. Is yours protected? With the College Parents of America Protecting Your Investment Checklist, you can assess your investment and determine your risk factor should your ability to pay be compromised. By downloading this checklist, you...
Sep 11, 2012 | Article, Checklists
While it’s natural to worry about your student’s safety when she is away at school, you can help her be prepared and knowledgeable by downloading the College Parents of America Campus Security Checklist and reviewing campus resources available to your...
