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What Your Student Needs

Insuring the student

Insurance and other plans - American College Student Association

Top 10 shocks for college grads

Getting your student on a budget

You can pack a lot of STUFF in a very small space if you organize well. All your stuff is not gonna fit in your dorm room. Here's a clue: if it doesn't fit in your car, it probably won't fit in your dorm room either. Does your roommate have one you can share?

Be aware of your school's requirements for health examinations and vaccination requirements. Some schools are recommending the Meningococcal vaccination for incoming freshmen. Some schools require a complete physical before admission, especially private colleges. Check with the athletic department of your school if your child will participate in sports. Don't wait until the last minute to schedule an appointment with your doctor. You might not be able to get in before it's time to leave for school.

The ABC's of washing clothes - no they don't do it for you and Mom doesn't want them at Fall Break, Christmas or Spring Break!

"The Freshman Fifteen" - Nutrition and students.

Recommended reading for parent about to experience "empty nest" - LETTING GO - A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years - written by Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger.

Start early... Plan well... Allow enough time...

 






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