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Welcome Parents & Guests!

Tip #1 MONEY MATTERS

Explain The BasicsCredit cards and student loans are not free $Charge only what you can afford to pay backShred credit card offersMemorize PIN number to access ATM

Top 10 Things Parents Need To Know

Tip #1 MONEY MATTERS

Financial PhilosophyHow and what have you decided to spend on?How do you decide how much and for what you are saving?How do you decide where to give to charity?

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Tip #1 MONEY MATTERS

Let Them PracticeBudget for family groceriesTalk with them about their financial aid awardReview credit card and back statements together

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Tip #2 KNOW THE ACADEMIC SERVICES

Academic Advising- PLAN OF STUDYASC 294 Class- the best thing you can do!ASC- Academic Support CenterSOS- Student Opportunity ServicesDSS- Disability Support Services

If your student is failing, they will know it and have people to support them

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Tip #3 WELLNESS & HEALTHY LIVING

Encourage Student To Use Paid Services:Wellness Center

Information and interventions availableHealth Center

Physicians on staffCounseling Center

Licensed counselors with variety of specialtiesRecreation Center

Fitness equipment and intramurals

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Tip #4 ENCOURAGE CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Experience Leadership ProjectResidence Hall ProgrammingCampus ActivitiesClubs and OrganizationsIntramurals

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Tip #5 PERSONAL SAFETY & SECURITY

Campus Police ResourcesState Commissioned Officers

Emergency Response PlanPersonal Safety TipsStudent Rights and Responsibilities

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Tip #6 ENCOURAGE CAREER SERVICES FROM START TO FINISH

Choosing a majorPart time workInternshipsGetting a job after college

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Tip #7 UNKNOWN OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRAMS

Workstudy jobs or internshipsStudy abroad & International Studies Diversity ProgrammingLeadership OpportunitiesCommunity Service

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Tip #8 COMMUNICATE, BUT DON’T DO IT FOR THEM

Pay attention to emails, mailing, etc. Watch for deadlines and announcementsHave a good understanding of university system

We have to make mistakes to learn lessons

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Non-Productive Questions For Your Child

Are you in trouble?Are you dating?Did you get drop a class yet?What do your grades look like?

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Tip #9 HAVE SUPPORTIVE CONVERSATIONS

Tell me about your classes.What activities have you participated in this week?Tell me about the people on your floor.Did you attend all your classes this week?What can I do to help?

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Tip #10 LEAVE, BUT KEEP IN TOUCH

Establish communication guidelines and re-evaluate oftenNix micromanagement of their life

Schedules, balancing a checkbook, editing papers

Remain calm if you get a FREAK OUT CALL

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WRAP UP

Be available the week before the moveCry and cry some moreIt’s no different then a first step

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