Tips include keeping money in a free checking account, spending as little as possible on books, taking advantage of free food, and using your student discount. …

An adult returning to college discusses financial aid, borrowing loans, and some tips to help steer other students through some of the bumps in the road that can invariably arise during this process.…

Help your student by being a listening ear, providing reassurance, encouraging goal-setting, and finding campus resources. …

Items include photos, a coffee maker, technology, a first aid kit, rain gear, snacks, and cleaning supplies. …

The list includes completing entrance counseling, submitting all financial aid documentation, taking placement tests, attending orientation, and connecting with roommates. …

An adult returning to college discusses why she decided to go back to school, how she chose her college, what factors mattered more to her as an adult, and the application process.…

We provide advice on helping your child embark on their college adventure and on how to find support and information for yourself. …

Next steps include planning for Orientation, registering for classes, selecting a housing preference, getting in touch with your roommate, figuring out what to bring, and making a plan to pay the bill.…

To make a smooth transition to college from high school, be patient with yourself, branch out to try to new things, and find people who share your interests in order to find your niche.…

Tips include talk to your academic advisor, evaluate your finances, obtain required travel documents, get up to date on vaccines, and more.…