University of Wisconsin-Parkside Parent Guide

April 2011, Issue 16

Top 5 Questions not to Ask a College Student

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There’s a particular pattern that plagues students from the moment college admittance letters start rolling in to when they accept their first job after college graduation: the obligatory parental questions. Parents will do their students, their students’ friends and themselves a favor by avoiding the commonly asked questions and taking the conversational road less traveled.

How to Help your Student Look for Off-campus Housing

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While finding off-campus housing is another step of independence that your student needs to make, it can be an intimidating process. You can help guide your student without getting too involved.

Understanding 529 College Savings and Prepaid Tuition Programs

For parents looking into 529 college plans to pay for their students’ education, considering the state’s financial position and understanding wise investment practices will help navigate the sometimes-murky waters of state-administered programs.

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