BREAKING NEWS CollegiateParent continues to monitor the FAFSA/IRS security breach story. Last spring, it was announced that the information of 100,000 taxpayers who used the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) may have been hacked, with the information being used to file fraudulent tax returns in order to steal
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We created our Essential College Packing List knowing that you don’t want to waste a precious minute this summer on anything that isn’t important. Your student can be sure to have what they need on day one, and you can rest easy knowing they’re comfy in their new campus home. Click here to download a printable version,
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Shannon says: “I like to make these bars for quick and easy snacks when hiking or mountain biking with my four kids ages 10, 12, 15 and 16. They are great for boosts of energy and just the right amount of sweet and salty when on a trail. Also more cost effective than store-bought and
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Use this checklist to keep track of the key differences between potential housing options. Download the PDF here to print.
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Here are a couple of refreshing summer drinks — one for the 21+ crowd — courtesy of Liza, our Director of Partner Relations, who is originally from Great Britain (hence the Pimm’s). Liza says: “These drinks are fun for college students to make and share with friends while they’re home for summer break. (Make sure everyone’s
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Traducido por José Martínez Apoye a su estudiante recordándole que use todos los recursos que ofrece la universidad, particularmente la asesoría académica. Su asesor académico será un aliado clave durante toda su carrera en la universidad. Reunirse con su asesor y aprender acerca de la inscripción de los cursos, es un primer paso esencial en
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Support your new college student by reminding them to use all the college resources that are available, particularly academic advising. Their academic advisor will be a key ally throughout college. Meeting with their advisor and learning about course registration is an essential first step on the college journey, and regular meetings with the advisor can
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Traducido por José Martínez Cada nuevo estudiante tiene que participar en una orientación, ya sea en persona o en línea. En la orientación el estudiante aprende cómo es que las cosas trabajan en la universidad y lo que se necesita para comenzar sus estudios con el pie derecho, incluyendo el activar su cuenta universitaria en
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All new college students participate in orientation, either online or on campus. At orientation, your student learns how everything at the university works and what they need to do to get their college career started, including setting up their online student account (if they haven’t already), academic advising and course registration, codes of conduct, and
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Traducido por José Martínez Trámites estudiantiles Crear la identificación estudiantil (cuenta personal en línea), la cual se usa para acceder al consejero académico y a la información de cursos y registros, así como también para ver los costos de inscripción y ayuda financiera. Registrarse para el programa de orientación para los nuevos estudiantes o hacer
Read moreGreat article. It reminded me to ask my high school senior about which of her preferred colleges have reached out about a regional event. We attended an event like this with our older daughter who was attending school far from home and it was very valuable.
As my child is an international student, I would like to see some articles and suggestions for them regarding scholarships/grants and adjusting to life in another country.