College Inside Track Alumni Newsletter – Sept 2024

When you get the text “I don’t feel well…” – Scott Sager writes about the challenging moment parents of college students face of not being right around the corner anymore when your son or daughter is sick. Check out his 5 suggestions in the moment and 4 recommendations for the next time your student is at home.

FAFSA delayed – The FAFSA form for students entering college in Fall 2025 would normally open on Oct. 1, but will instead be rolled out in phases and be fully available by December 1. Learn more from the Dept of Ed.

How college changes your relationship with your child – The Atlantic explores the formative time when students attend college and the limbo between independence and dependence they have with their parents. This limbo, it turns out, can spur a healthy evolution and improve students’ relationship with their parents. Take a few minutes to check it out. 

50 great care package ideas – Check out this great list put together by Annie Berning. Our favorites: A wall poster of a landmark from home and a microwavable popcorn popper!