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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
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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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