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Off to College!

Special Edition Newsletter

July 30, 2023

Move-in day is on the horizon and we're here to help with lists, tips, reminders, and upcoming free events.

Dorm Room Checklist of College Essentials

Shopping and packing for your student's dorm room can be stressful. The good news? Experienced parents agree it's not necessary to overspend or overpack to create your student's new living space.

So what do you need? HERE is a list of some college dorm items that are worth bringing.

For more recommendations, curated from parents in our Paying For College 101 group, check out our Amazon shopping page.

How Students and Parents Can Adjust to Freshman Year

When your student heads off to college, they're officially on their own. For parents, it can be difficult to find the right balance of caring without coddling, advising without deciding, and helping without overstepping.

Click HERE to find advice for college freshmen, and tips on how to be a good college parent.

Privacy laws make it difficult to help your adult children in an emergency. Get a Young Adult Power of Attorney with Mama Bear Legal Forms. They'll help you create your documents in 20 minutes. Save 20% by entering promo code Road2College.

Adulting 101: Essential Life Skills for Your Teen

The big question for parents with students making the transition to college is: Are they ready?

The answer? Probably.

Still, it's normal to worry (and second-guess the entirety of your parenting career). So read HERE for a list of essential adulting skills that can help make their journey (and yours) a little easier.

Join the conversation about paying for college, and get other helpful parenting tips in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group!

What Is the Tuition Refund Policy at Your Student's School?

Attending college is a big financial decision. Now's the time to learn about the financial risks and how to navigate them.

Sometimes students need to withdraw from college due to a serious illness, injury, or accident. Click HERE to read what you need to know to protect your student, your family, and your investment.

GradGuard offers tuition insurance plans per term, as well as renters insurance. Tuition insurance must be purchased before the first day of classes. Check with your school to see if they offer GradGuard, or get more information about school plans directly HERE .

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Private Lender Suggestions

(Variable APRs as of 7/28/2023)

Note: We recommend you borrow federal student loans first. Once you've exhausted your federal loan eligibility, carefully compare your options from private lenders.

➡️ Brazos 5.07% - 9.52%*

➡️ Ascent (Cosigned) 5.94% - 15.83%*

➡️ SoFi 5.49% - 13.97%*

➡️ College Ave 5.29% - 15.99%*

➡️ Sallie Mae 6.12% - 16.45%*

➡️ Citizens (through Credible) 5.57% - 13.76%*

*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.

We're Here to Help You!

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💰 Compare your student's college offers to what other student's have received with our FREE Compare College Offers tool.

🎓 Protect your college investment with GradGuard insurance.

📽️ Watch our popular Financing College videos.

💻 Join our free PFC101 Facebook group and connect with other parents on the paying for college journey.

✅ Download our FREE Student Loan Tip Sheet.

Disclaimer: Information provided in this email is for general informational purposes only. Road2College is not a financial advisor or planning service, and as such, cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect circumstances. Please consult a licensed financial professional before making financial decisions. R2C may receive compensation from products and links featured in this email. When evaluating offers, please review the financial institution’s Terms and Conditions. Pre-qualified offers are not binding.

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