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Increasing Access & Transparency in College Refund Policies for Student Withdrawal

May 10, 2013 - College Parents of America
Introduction A sad truth of higher education is that not every student will graduate.

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When Your College Student Is a Long Way From Home

April 28, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Parents want to support their college student. The problem for some parents, however, is that they simply can’t get to campus to provide that support. College may be a long way from home.

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Important Chance to Visit Potential Colleges One More Time

April 16, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Your student has been accepted to college! Now he must make that final decision of which school he will attend. One good opportunity to evaluate colleges one last time is Admitted Student Day. This day is often held in the spring between the time that...

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What is a "SAP" Policy?

April 9, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
SAP is a term that pertains to financial aid eligibility, and recent discussions of the policy are a result of new federal regulations incorporated into the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, which require students to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress in order...

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College Campuses & Safety: How to Read Media and How to Evaluate Campuses for Yourself

April 1, 2013 - College Parents of America
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Did Your Student Receive Midterm Grades?

March 30, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Once midterm exams are over, many students will receive their midterm grades. At some institutions students will receive grades, if they receive them at all, individually from instructors. At other institutions, there may be something more formal. Students...

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When Your College Student Is Having Trouble

March 16, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
If your student is having trouble at college, you may be at a loss for what to say to help him. Knowing what to say to your student will depend on who your student is, what your relationship with your student is, and why he is in this situation. You may be angry...

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Parents - Be Cautious About Spring Break

March 5, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Spring break is just around the corner and college students everywhere are preparing for a change of pace. Although some students may use this time for rest and a chance to catch up with friends, and other students may be using the time to work to supplement their...

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Your Student’s Weekend Plans

February 28, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
Getting home to visit family, catch up on sleep, get a few home-cooked meals, and even get some laundry done is not a bad thing. Occasionally, it may be just what your student needs. You’re anxious to see your student and find out how things are going. If your student...

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Is Your Student Ready to Take Control?

February 16, 2013 - Vicki Nelson College Parent Central
As college parents, we need to assume a new role and step into the background of our student’s college experience. However, this only works if your student is ready to take control. One of our tasks as parent is to help our student get ready for college. ...

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