Category: College Life
What Is Room and Board?
Liam Gaughan- September 16, 2020 0When looking at the finances of sending your child to college, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the added charges and fees that show up ... Read More
What to Know About Your College First Aid Kit
Matthew Schwartz- August 12, 2020 0Going to college can be scary for many students. For the first time in their lives, they will be on their own, forced to make ... Read More
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
The Decline of College Student Mental Health and What Parents Can Do About It
Nancy L. Wolf- June 17, 2020 0An increasing number of high school in the U.S. are struggling with mental health challenges. And the numbers continue to rise as these high school ... 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
Colleges Are Considering These Options for Fall 2020
Melissa T. Shultz- April 26, 2020 0If we’ve learned one thing about COVID-19, it’s that we need to expect the unexpected. So much so, that as Siri says (repeatedly) when we’ve ... Read More
Choosing a School Away From Home During a Pandemic
Melissa T. Shultz- April 14, 2020 0Figuring out where to go to college is one of the biggest decisions your child will make. There are a number of factors to ... Read More
