Parents — Blog

The local area near a college is as important as the campus itself. Here are seven ways to get to know the town where your student may spend several years.

Did you know there isn’t just a freshman orientation? Parents can get in on it too! Here are answers to four common questions about parent college orientation.

Your student will be off to college soon, but there are some things they should know now. Here are eight topics of conversation to cover before they leave home.

Choosing a college major is a stressful decision, especially if your student is uncertain. Here's some advice to help them find their academic path.

The college search is a major process for your student, but it’s hard to know when to step in and when to back off. Here’s some helpful advice!

As a parent, you want to help students through the college and career journey, but you shouldn't be overbearing. Here's how to help them learn to network.

Your student's GPA is important to college admission, but it can be confusing and isn't the only factor. Here's what parents should know, plus a Q&A.

We all know college is expensive, but it's a lot less so when families are prepared ahead of time. Avoid these mistakes for better college financial planning.

Your student's college graduation is coming up, and surprise! You have extra money in your 529 plan. What should you do with it? Here are some options.

The college search is a huge process with a lot of choices for students to make. Here's how to guide your teen to informed decisions when looking at schools.