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 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
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
