Here are some steps you can take to make the most out of this special point in time: 1. Examine, embrace and celebrate where you are There’s no doubt that…
Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 10, 2022
Along with the heights and delights of being a part of an educational community, there are also moments that bring obstacles. Sometimes those challenging days stand alone, and in other…
Jonathon Yorkowitz, Ph.D.September 30, 2021
Students and parents imagine the first year is filled with new and fun experiences, and while that exists, college also brings new stressors that can be challenging to manage. So…
Courtney Stevenson, MASeptember 30, 2021
According to the US Department of Education, between 2000 and 2015, the college-going rate among Hispanic high school graduates grew from 22 to 37%. And between 2016 and 2017, the…
ScholarShare 529August 30, 2021
According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, students who identify as LGBTQ+ comprise an estimated 10% of the college population—that’s more than 2.5 million students. More and more parents and…
ScholarShare 529August 30, 2021
For parents of historically underserved communities, like Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), preparing a rising college student can be even more complicated. A recent surge in hate incidents against…
ScholarShare 529July 25, 2021
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.March 26, 2021
Growing up, I was taught to hold onto money and hide it away for as long as possible or to spend my money all at once. This catapulted me into…
Lisa Caldera, Ed.D.February 27, 2021
Here are a few suggestions: Bedding: Before you buy sheets, find out in advance what size bed your kid will have in her dorm. Twin? Or twin extra-long? In addition…
ScholarShare 529January 31, 2021
One often unspoken subject between parents and their (almost) adult children is financial responsibility. Use your years of experience to help your child understand how to manage money responsibly. Here's…
ScholarShare 529December 15, 2020
