As a parent who has just finished the college admissions process with your student, you probably feel maxed out on advice. Instead, you’ve moved on to new discussion topics like handling roommate conf...
Dorm Room Checklist of College Essentials
It’s never too early to start collecting essentials for your college student-to-be’s dorm room. We agree with so many experienced parents who have said “take the minimum to college a...
Articles Our Readers Loved in 2017: Road2College
With every passing year, the topics of getting into college and how to pay for it are becoming more prominent (and pertinent). So, it’s no wonder that this year’s Road2College.com articles...
What I Wish I Knew About Access to My Child’s College Records
PARENT STORY When my son started college, I didn’t know that I wouldn’t automatically have the right to access his educational records. As a result of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy A...
Christmas Gifts For High School and College Kids: Dorm Room Essentials
It’s never too early to think about dorm room essentials especially when you can get those items on sale. We’ve gathered together a bunch of things we found that are perfect for a college ...
Seeing Our Child With Dyslexia Graduate
In a few short weeks, my son will be done with his first semester of college. The semester has gone so fast. It seems like just yesterday that my husband and I sat in a crowded auditorium and watched...
A Clever Way Parents Can Save Money With Amazon Student Prime Membership
If you enjoy using Amazon for purchases, you’re probably aware of Amazon Prime. The annual membership gives you free two-day shipping, streaming video, music, and more. What you may not realize is tha...
Where To Get Cheap Textbooks For College
The price tags on college textbooks are rising just as fast as tuition costs. For a single course, a student may spend over $200 on required reading materials, yet only use the book for one semester. ...
Money Saving Tips After You’ve Dealt with Tuition
Getting merit aid and appropriate financial assistance can help with tuition and even room and board. But there are more ways you can save during the college process. From getting the best deals on te...
Gifts For Teens and College Students
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