tools for parents

Questions to Ask your Campus about Security

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 to evaluate campus security data.

Topics of Discussion with College Admissions Representatives

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 questions. Should you need this in question format, we suggest the following lists:

8 Steps to Filing your FAFSA

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.

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It’s time.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is how millions of students apply for federal, state and most college-based financial aid. And because government grants compose 74 percent of this $185 billion pool, it’s understandable for families to feel anxious when filling out the FAFSA.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Susan McCrackin, Senior Director Financial Aid Methodology at the College Board, offers this eight-step map to help parents and students work through the FAFSA as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Transition to College: How You Can Help Your High School Senior

by Alejandro Gutierrez

Senior year of high school can be a difficult time; not only for students, but for their family, teachers, and peers as well. A world of decisions awaits – Am I going to college? If so, what kind of college? What will I study when I get there? What do I even want to do? What career am I aiming for? Can I afford this? What happens to the people who are left behind? Will I move out of the house and move far away, or commute from home and attend somewhere close by? What color of pillowcases should I purchase?

And so on.

Twitter & College Parents

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.