This special "Adjusting to College" edition covers care package ideas, self-care for teens, and more!
| | Special Edition Newsletter | | Care Package Ideas Your College Student Will LoveThe semester is speeding by. Whether your student is having an absolute blast or struggling with homesickness, you’re probably brainstorming ways to make their transition a little smoother.
Good news: there’s one simple step you can take that’s almost guaranteed to brighten their day — send care packages!
Get the full list of ideas HERE. | | | Self-Care for TeenagersToday's teens face increased pressure in all aspects of their lives — from trying to “keep up” with their peers academically and socially to thinking about their future during uncertain times. That's why it's so important to encourage them to practice self-care. Read more HERE. | | | Help Your Student Get Organized and Find Their JoyThe Journey 180 Planner was created by a college admissions counselor. It features exercises to help teens express themselves, pursue what moves them, and connect with others. Most importantly, your student will be reminded to enjoy the adventure each day brings. R2C community members receive an extra 20% discount at checkout with promo code 20ROAD2CLG. BONUS: A free digital college admissions planning course is included with purchase.
| | | | How Students and Parents Can Adjust to Freshman YearHeading off to college means change for the whole family. To help you and your student embrace your new normal, we've shared some time-tested tips HERE.
Will you be able to help your college student in an emergency? Get a Young Adult Power of Attorney with Mama Bear Legal Forms. R2C Community members receive a 20% discount with promo code: Road2College | | | Need a Private Student Loan for Next Semester? Get the Lowest Rate Possible. | Go to joinjuno.com Sign up for free. They don’t run a credit check and don’t need a social security number. Answer a few questions about where your child is going to school, when they're graduating, and your estimated credit score. View the student loan deal Juno has available for you. If you find a rate that's better than what Juno's partner can offer, use Juno's rate tool to match it. You'll get a 2.0% cash bonus, and they'll add another 1.0% to reward you for finding a great rate. In total, that's 3.0% of the loan amount. You can decide whether to proceed. There’s no commitment.
| | Note: We recommend you borrow federal student loans first. Once you've exhausted your federal loan eligibility, carefully compare your options from private lenders.
Our Private Lenders Suggestions: (Variable APRs as of 10/13/2022) *Rates are based on automatic payment discounts of 0.25 percentage points. Before you commit to a private lender, check out Juno to see if you're getting the best loan rate available for your credit profile. | | |
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Debbie Schwartz Founder, Road2College I'm a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, I'm working to give families the information and tools to make smarter financial college decisions. |
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