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A magazine dedicated to providing parents of college and college-bound students complete and reliable information about important issues such as financial aid, admissions, campus life, and much, much more -

Transfer Without The Trauma

As the fall semester is hitting the midterm, you may be one of the many students who are beginning to reevaluate their college choice.

My Child Wants to Play a College Sport - What Do I Need to Know?

What you often see on TV, read on the internet and in newspapers is the glamour, the glory and the overall excitement of those who participate in college athletics.

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From Our Editors

THE MAGAZINE IS HERE!!!!

The First Issue of "College Parent Magazine" is Available on the Website!

We're thrilled - the Winter 2010 issue of the digital "College Parent Magazine" is now available. It seems forever since we launched our website in mid October, and told you that our magazine was coming soon. Well, it has not been forever, it has only been a couple of months - and we are sure you will agree that it was well worth the wait. Please note that you will need to register for your free subscription in order to see the entire magazine.

A major focus of this issue is Campus Security with several different articles you will want to read. Each issue will feature colleges and universities from a particular state(s) or part of the country. This issue highlights Massachusetts, and the next issue will feature Pennsylvania and Delaware.

There is still time to enter our $500 Scholarship Contest by submitting a 500 word essay on "The Best Essay I Have Ever Written".

So now it is your turn, we need and value your input. We are committed to continually improving the information and assistance we provide to parents and their children. Please take time to read the magazine and website articles, and then provide us with your input and ideas for information that you would like to have us address. Click here to submit your comments and ideas.

Donna and Greg
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In the News

Tuesday, 1 December 2009 - Project on Student Debt

A report released today from Project on Student Debt states that 2008 college students graduated with an average of $23,200 in student loan debt. This does not include debt incurred by their parents for their education. To read the full report, go to Read more here.

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 - ArticlesBase

Lowe's to Award $600,000 in Scholarships to Students in the Communities in Which They do Business. They will reach out to families who are suffering from financial crisis within the community. Read more here.

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Tip of the Week

Lend a Hand

Care packages go a long way. All students love care packages, especially during midterms and finals. Homemade snacks, articles from the hometown newspaper, family snapshots, CD’s, books, stamps and envelopes. And, oh yes,...

Lend a Hand

Question of the Week

Question of the weekWhat advice do you have for parents whose son/daughter wants to take ROTC at college?

Poll of the Week

How does your college son/daughter meet their incidental expenses while at school?

	Student (job, savings, etc.)
	Parents
	Spouse or partner
	Employer
	Scholarships and grants
	Loans
	Other

Extracurricular

Random Thoughts for the Day

"Nothing’s worse than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong." Nothing’s worse than that moment during an argument when you realize you're...