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5 College Packing Considerations for Students and Parents
Tweet Share on Facebook July 31, 2012 CommentNo matter how far ahead you plan, the process of actually packing for college and moving into a dorm room can be a confusing one. What should your student take and what should be left behind?
JULIE:
Several months before Lindsey left for college, we started a "staging area" in an area of our home near her bedroom. It was easy to toss things there as we bought them, or as she took time to go through her room during that summer.
[Find out how to ensure a smooth move into college.]
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Budget Wisely for Second Year College Costs
Tweet Share on Facebook July 24, 2012 CommentCollege budgets can vary a lot from student to student and family to family. Individual colleges usually will provide a prospective student with a sample budget, but there are many variables—so the odds that it will resemble yours are small.
Sometimes it's helpful to see what a real-life budget looks like. Here's an actual accounting of costs from one family.
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How to Pay Cash for a College Education
Tweet Share on Facebook July 17, 2012 CommentMany parents want to play a financial role in paying for their child's college education, but all the other expenses that occur during the child-rearing years—mortgages, braces, and retirement savings, just to name a few—have a way of derailing even the best-laid college savings plans.
If time is beginning to catch up with you, and you fear that your dreams of paying cash for a college education are passing you by, read on for some ideas that may revive them.
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How to Get Off to a Good Start with a College Roommate
Tweet Share on Facebook July 10, 2012 CommentWhether you're rooming with a friend, an acquaintance, or a complete stranger, sharing a dorm room with another college student can be a big transition.
Starting off on the right foot, however, can prevent many problems from coming up during the school year. Here are our tips for getting on your roommate's good side sooner rather than later.
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6 Tips for Parents at College Orientation
Tweet Share on Facebook July 3, 2012 CommentOver the summer, students and their parents will be hitting college campuses from coast to coast for new student orientation. The sessions are often meant for parents and their college-bound children to attend together, but what should a parent's role be once they arrive?
JULIE:
New student orientation is often a parent's first experience with letting go. It comes even before that long-anticipated move-in day, when you plan for emotions to run high. But orientation can catch you by surprise.
