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Thriving Despite Barriers

I didn’t know how to navigate college – including the acronyms, financial aid, registration, and more. I remember signing paperwork and mailing it back to campus to enroll and arrange…

Jonathon Yorkowitz, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Student Life

The Importance of Belonging

Students’ sense of belonging has also been linked to academic success, persistence, and overall well-being. In fact, students who report a sense of belonging at the end of their first…

Courtney Stevenson, MAOctober 2, 2025

Parenting

Three Ways to Support Your Student’s Change of Major

Amidst pervasive life change and the undertaking of new challenges, it is not uncommon for students to consider a shift in their career pathways and the training necessary to get…

Jennifer Tharp, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Parenting Senior Student

5 Small Changes to Impact Their Independence

Ages ago when I was a freshman in college, I went to dinner at the Santa Monica Cheesecake Factory with my entire suite to get to know one another. Despite…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Parenting Videos

Three Reasons To Talk $$$ With Your Teen

Reasons to talk about saving for college with your teen from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4974234

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 2, 2025

Student Life

What are Hispanic Serving Institutions?

In California alone, there are 176 HSIs. HSIs can be found in 25 states across the nation. If you are interested in viewing a list of HSIs, the Hispanic Association…

Marla Franco, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Senior Student Student Life

7 College Resource Centers You Didn’t Know To Ask About

Service centers such as the library, advising, campus dining, public safety offices, and student life or campus recreation offices are obvious standard ways colleges support students’ physical, social, and academic…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Senior Student Using Your 529 Videos

How Flexible is a 529 Plan?

A 529 plan is a flexible way to save for college. Your college savings can be used for all kinds of qualified expenses like tuition, books, supplies, and equipment. Computers…

ScholarShare 529October 2, 2025

Affording College Junior Student Senior Student

C’s Are Expensive

Most financial awards a student receives in college are tied to maintaining a certain GPA. Typically, the requirement is 3.0, which would be considered straight Bs, but some awards may…

Neil Best, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Using Your 529

The Power of Sharing Your 529 Plan Knowledge

We sometimes underestimate the positive impact we can have by sharing what we know about a topic with those who are less familiar. With National “529 Day” approaching (May 29),…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 2, 2025

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College Admissions

Helping Your Student Write the College Personal Statement: Unleash Their Superpower

Admissions counselors read thousands of essays each year, and it's easy for them to blend after a while. So, how can you help your students make sure theirs stands out?…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 1, 2025

Using Your 529

Options for School Refunds

Depending on the nature and timing of the change in direction, it’s possible that your child could be eligible for a partial refund from the institution they are attending. What…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 1, 2025

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