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Florida Atlantic University
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OWL PARENT ASSOCIATION
The time has come to sign up for the Owl Parent Association (OPA). Prior memberships expire June 30, 2010. The OPA Parent Advisory Board has been working diligently to make the OPA worth it for you to sign up for another year. Some of the benefits of signing up are the great discounts and materials you get just because you are a member. Included are discounts for Parent and Family Weekend (you can sign up for it now at www.fau.edu/parents), Spring Fling Parents Weekend, Homecoming and a free reception on move in day. Also included are a magnet with all the important FAU phone numbers, a calendar of FAU events, discounts for car and hotel rentals, and a pen with a highlighter.
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Building Good Credit
Most students go to college looking forward to becoming independent and managing their lives on their own. Managing their personal finances is part of that independence. Starting with your student early, and starting strong, will help ensure that their college experience does not end in debt and poor spending habits.
For college graduates, good credit is an invaluable asset – and with careful money management, an achievable goal. If your student graduates without any credit history, they may have trouble qualifying for a car loan or mortgage.
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Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for College Students
With the popularity of social media websites for college students, comes usage warnings and advice for best practices. In addition to the typical warnings college students hear, many are also getting lectured on the risks of internet postings, particularly on popular social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.com. This article explores best practices for college students using social media.
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How to Avoid Scholarship Scams
Just as there are many scholarships, there are many scholarships scams. Although many sound legitimate and official, BE CAREFUL. Remember one cardinal rule: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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