Jul 20, 2019 | Article, Cost of College, Paying for College, Resources, student loans
You were ecstatic when she was awarded that merit scholarship. Even better when she still got a need-based grant. She accepted the admission offer, and then life was a swirl of senior year ceremonies, graduation, parties, and maximizing her last summer before going...
Dec 3, 2013 | Article, Completing, Post College, Research & Advocacy
(photo by flickr user Sean MacEntee) For families seeking to maximize their investment in college, it is wise to compare completion and retention rates for potential schools. Two recent U.S. News and World Report posts reflect upon important aspects of student...
Nov 19, 2013 | Article, Preparing
pic from flickr user 401(K)2012 As your college-bound family considers a college, there are many considerations. Job placement rate, quality of program, and graduation rate should always be considered. However, for most families, finances play...
Jul 26, 2013 | Article, Transitioning
For a multitude of reasons, campus security is important both to college parents and college students. Knowing this, College Parents of America previously put together an article on how to navigate media articles on campus security, and key tools and how...
Mar 18, 2013 | Article, Checklists, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
You may not get a ton of time with a college admissions rep, but an inquisitive approach is your best chance to find out if a school’s characteristics will be a good fit for you and your college career. Below is a list of topics that can get you asking the right...
Feb 19, 2013 | Article, Checklists, Completing, Preparing, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
a blog post by College Board’s financial aid expert, Susan McCrackin. Wondering if you should file the FAFSA? Let this College Board infographic help you....
Aug 30, 2012 | Article, Research & Advocacy, Transitioning
Parents of new college students recognize that the transition to college is a BIG deal. The transition is a major life event for both students and the family. In fact, according to the research by UCLA – about 25% of freshmen students do not...
Aug 9, 2012 | Article, Transitioning
Twitter isn’t for everyone, but it sure can benefit parents to stay in touch with campus life and resources to help your college student.Before sharing our list of some of our favorite Twitter accounts to follow we should suggest some important # (hashtags) to...
Apr 19, 2011 | Article, Post College
With the semester ending and the summer coming, many students are looking for an internship position, hoping to gain some real-life experience and even land a job placement. Your student may be frustrated by the amount of the internship information from the campus...
