Subject: Legal Documents Every 18 Year Old Needs


When your student turns 18, you'll need these legal documents.
Watch our Facebook Live on college admissions myths and demonstrated interest.

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LEGAL DOCUMENTS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Last week the NYTimes published a heart wrenching article about a student, at Hamilton college, that was under emotional distress. The college was aware of the situation, yet failed to notify the parents. Sadly, the student committed suicide.  

The article didn't mention whether the family had filed FERPA waiver papers with the college, but as a precaution for families with students turning 18 and going off to college, fill out FERPA waivers, HIPPA, medical and durable powers of attorney, Hopefully you will never have to use any of these documents, but if a situation arises, you'll be prepared.


What the NYTimes story also brings to mind is the need to have open conversations with your college bound student about their mental health. 75% of lifetime mental health conditions begin in the late teen years and early 20s. 


COLLEGE ADMISSIONS MYTHS & DEMONSTRATED INTEREST

Join us for a Facebook Live as we talk with Anna Ren, from Elite Advantage Prep, about the myths of college admissions and how to show demonstrated interest.
Anna will also share information about her new online course - Prep For Success Academy.

Our Facebook Lives our available on both the Paying For College 101 group and the Road2College Facebook page.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS GRADE BY GRADE: WHAT TO DO NOW.....
12th Grade..."Pay it forward" to families that will be going through the college admissions process next year, by sharing information on the merit scholarships and financial aid offers your student received. Fill out our 2018 Merit and Financial Aid Survey.  

It's time to turn your attention to the final details of how you'll be paying for college. Do you have enough resources to cover what's left after financial aid and scholarships? If there's the potential your student needs a loan, start understanding interest rates and what it means to cosign a student loan. Use our calculator to compare all the numbers to choose the best loan offer.

We know getting into college is just the first step and the journey continues in college and post graduation. We recently created a new group to help parents with financial decisions while their student is in college and post graduation. Join us at Paying Off Student Loans 101.


11th Grade...College fairs are popular in spring. Attending a college fair is a great way to get information from many colleges and meet their reps, all in one place. Review our college fair tips to make sure your student is prepared to make a great impression.


9th & 10th Grade...You've got time on your side, for a little bit. So start understanding important concepts of financial aid.....What's the difference between merit and need based financial aid?
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