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Making the Most of the College Experience (Without Stressing Out)

There are numerous opportunities for involvement inside and outside the classroom. These opportunities can prepare your student for life after college and also provide an outlet to have a holistic…

Jason Castles, Ed.D.November 25, 2025

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If I Knew Then What I Know Now: 12 California College Students’ Advice to Their High School Selves

The future seems far away, and TikTok is distracting. Even the best advice will usually land better if it comes from a peer instead of a parent. So, I rounded…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.October 10, 2025

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Essential Advice to Help Black Students Get Into Competitive Colleges

The key is to communicate those values to admissions offices. Your student having strong grades is something to be proud of, but it’s not enough on its own to stand…

ScholarShare 529June 25, 2025

Affording College

Preparing for the Unanticipated Costs of Freshman Year

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, 2025

Academic Success

Avoiding the Expense of Academic Delays

10 tips to help keep your child on track during their educational journey: Identify existing credits. When applying to college or entering the first semester, determine whether credits previously earned…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 4, 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

College as a Holistic Development Process

Mission is about teaching and learning, and that happens primarily through relationships. It is embodied in the faculty, staff, and students who serve or attend colleges and universities around the…

André Stephens, Ph.D.October 2, 2024

Extra Curricular

Making the Most of the College Experience (Without Stressing Out)

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: 12 California College Students’ Advice to Their High School Selves

Essential Advice to Help Black Students Get Into Competitive Colleges

Preparing for the Unanticipated Costs of Freshman Year

Avoiding the Expense of Academic Delays

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

College as a Holistic Development Process

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Making the Most of the College Experience (Without Stressing Out)

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: 12 California College Students’ Advice to Their High School Selves

Essential Advice to Help Black Students Get Into Competitive Colleges

Preparing for the Unanticipated Costs of Freshman Year

Avoiding the Expense of Academic Delays

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

College as a Holistic Development Process

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Security Overview

OUR SECURITY PROMISE:

Safeguarding your own information: Account owner security checklist

Protect your account

Protect your computers, cell phone and other mobile devices

Keep your information secure

Practice safe web browsing

Create a strong password

Stay informed on the latest fraud threats

About Identity Theft

Identity theft prevention & protecting your personal information

Safeguarding your information and online transactions strong technologies and technical controls

Username and password requirements

Image verification during login

Security Questions

Customer verification

Strong encryption

Systems surveillance

Firewalls

Logging

Fraud detection

Restricted access to data

Employee education

Regularly refine and update security features