Parents & Family Weekend can also be an opportunity to take an up-close look at the investment you just made, bring some fall or winter clothing that may soon be…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.September 19, 2023
...but with some pre-planning, the long-term rewards of helping your child navigate through this pivotal year can outweigh any short-term stress along the way. Here are four tips to help…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.August 21, 2023
First-year students may express specific concerns, for instance, about the quality of food or residence halls, the workload in certain classes, roommate compatibility, or just garden variety homesickness. Some students…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.August 17, 2023
...parents of soon-to-be college students could benefit from their own special kind of packing list to help navigate their child’s transition to college and the range of emotions involved. Here…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 29, 2023
With college in the not-so-distant future, it’s a perfect time to stop and reflect on the positive effects your 529 investments have had -- and will continue to have --…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 21, 2023
If you’re like many families, you spent a significant amount of money this past school year on college applications and senior year events. And when thinking about the upcoming cost…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 31, 2023
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.May 2, 2023
A few issues related to children reaching adulthood can be addressed to help put your mind at ease as you prepare to send your now-adult child off to college. Adjusting…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 1, 2023
Parents and college-bound seniors who have not yet thoroughly discussed the financial elephant in the room will greatly benefit from giving this topic the careful attention it deserves. After all,…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.April 3, 2023
Since first applying to a school to which admission has now been offered, circumstances and preferences may have changed. In fact, having received decisions from other target schools, your child…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 28, 2023
Whether faced with indecision about which school to attend, disappointment resulting from a dream school rejection, and/or uncertainty associated with being placed on a waitlist, soon-to-be college students may need…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 1, 2023
