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Inflation, the Cost of College, and 4 Things to Do About It.

Many parents may be bracing for bad news about the price of higher education. After all, college costs have been skyrocketing for a long time, more than doubling between 2000…

Mitchel A. BaumMarch 22, 2025

Using Your 529 Videos

Perks of a Glidepath

A glidepath helps minimize risk so the money you socked away for higher education is more likely to be there when you need it. Watch this video to learn more.…

ScholarShare 529March 6, 2025

College Admissions Parenting

Forget the Rankings—Find the Right Fit

Families should ask themselves: are we even asking the right questions? For parents of college-bound teens, 2025 offers the perfect moment to rethink how you approach the college search. If…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDMarch 1, 2025

Affording College College Admissions

How, Who, and When to ask about Affordability on a Campus Visit

Excitement builds as you are thinking about planning a series of college campus visits. As you walk around each campus, you will begin to discover if you can see yourself…

Gregory Bish, Ph.D.February 27, 2025

Academic Success

One Thing I Wish I’d Done Each Semester

One of the reasons my career in higher education veered toward Student Success is the opportunity I see in the research on college student success, and in my experience coaching…

Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.February 23, 2025

Parenting

5 Reasons to Make a Bucket List with Your Pre-College Teen

Here are five ways a pre-college bucket list can help the two of you savor this unique season and connect, reflect, and create memories that will last long after college…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 12, 2025

Senior Student

New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

Here are a few steps you can take now to be better prepared when college decisions and financial commitments need to be made in the months ahead: 1. Take an…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 9, 2025

Affording College Videos

Four Considerations When Borrowing For College

Insights about borrowing $$$ for higher education from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4929993

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 5, 2025

Parenting

When Cultures Collide: How to Help Your Students Prepare for Difference

In addition to my full-time position as assistant professor of higher education leadership, I am also a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) (idiinventory.com). Through my work with…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.January 3, 2025

Senior Student Student Life

5 Reasons Your Student Should Pursue a Peer Leader Role in College

Certainly, writing papers, studying for exams and doing assigned homework will occupy a percentage of your student’s week. However, students will spend more time outside the classroom than in the…

André Stephens, Ph.D.January 2, 2025

Student Life

Finding a Place of Belonging Through Student Organization Involvement

An excellent way for your student to get connected and feel part of the campus community is by joining a student organization. Regardless of where your student attends college, numerous…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.January 2, 2025

Academic Success

Topics to Discuss with Your Academic Department

Or, maybe they are still deciding where to pursue their degree. Either way, a good next step is to meet with someone from the academic department of the major they…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.January 1, 2025

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