Category: Survive
High school and the transition to college is an unsettling time for many families. We'll give tips to help settle everyone's nerves.
The Parental Dilemma of the Year: Should We Let Our College Kids Return to Campus?
Melissa T. Shultz- July 30, 2020 0It’s the question heard ’round the country, and the answer is complicated—and different for each family dealing with its own health, education, and financial concerns. ... Read More
A Novel Idea: Ask Students What They Think About Returning to Campus
Road2College- July 28, 2020 0With the new school year just a few weeks away and coronavirus cases on the rise, many college and university presidents have shared ambitious plans ... Read More
Can Insurance Help Families Manage the Financial Risks of College Life?
GradGuard- July 17, 2020 0As nearly 3 million new college students and their families prepare to start college in the fall, now is an excellent time for parents and ... Read More
As Recession Deepens, Colleges Are Cutting Back on Career Services
Road2College- July 9, 2020 0Many colleges and universities are redoing their budgets after losing millions because of the coronavirus crisis, and with this rebalancing of the books comes another ... Read More
12 Steps to Take if You Haven’t Saved Enough For College
Tonya Holly- June 24, 2020 0Spring break is over, and so is our son’s senior year...almost. We have spent most of high school exploring careers; plotting a path; comparing college ... Read More
Having Second Thoughts About Sending Your Child Off to College in These Difficult Times?
Melissa T. Shultz- June 5, 2020 0The deposit is in, and your family has made the best decision possible about what school to attend in the fall, given the pandemic. But ... Read More
What to Do When Your College Student Wants to Drop Out
Melissa T. Shultz- May 19, 2020 0There are many reasons why a college student may want to drop out of school. To help you better understand what they may be ... Read More
How Families Are Celebrating Their High School Seniors
Taayoo Murray- May 13, 2020 0COVID-19 has proven to be the ultimate disrupter; most evidenced in the education sector and the lives of graduating high school seniors. With the ... Read More
Mother’s Day Wishes Moms Make for Their College-Bound Children
Melissa T. Shultz- May 8, 2020 0Mothers make lots of wishes for their children. Toss in a pandemic, and a few themes begin to emerge. That’s exactly what happened when we ... Read More
Why Some High School Students Are Feeling Less Anxious in Spite of the Pandemic
Melissa T. Shultz- May 3, 2020 0We all react differently to stressful situations. COVID-19 has challenged the best of us, but for some high school students, as the days pass ... Read More
